becoward

/bɪˈkaʊərd/
verb
  1. To make someone cowardly or to cause someone to act like a coward.
    • The harsh criticism seemed to becoward him, making him avoid any public speaking.
    • The constant threats from the bully began to becoward the once brave student.
    • Living in fear for so long can becoward even the strongest spirit.
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