Difference between Hangdog and Cowed

What is the difference between Hangdog and Cowed?

Hangdog as an adjective is low; sneaking; ashamed. while Cowed as an adjective is frightened into submission.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Low; sneaking; ashamed.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A base, degraded person; a sneak; a gallows bird.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Frightened into submission.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: (chiefly in the passive voice) To intimidate; to daunt the spirits or courage of.

We hope you now know whether to use Hangdog or Cowed in your sentence.