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Meaning of quailing

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

quailing

Pronunciation:/ˈkweɪlɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To waste away; to fade, to wither

  2. To daunt or frighten (someone)

  3. To lose heart or courage; to be daunted or fearful.

  4. Of courage, faith, etc.: to slacken, to give way.

verb

Definitions

  1. To curdle or coagulate, as milk does.

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of one who quails, or draws back in fear.