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UNBOWED

Pronunciation (US):

• UNBOWED (adjective)
The adjective UNBOWED has 2 senses:

1. erect in posture
2. not forced to bow down to a conqueror

Familiarity information: UNBOWED used as an adjective is rare.

• UNBOWED (adjective)

Sense 1

unbowed ^{[BACK TO TOP]}

Meaning:

Erect in posture

Synonyms:

unbowed; unbent; straight

Context examples:

sit straight / stood defiantly with unbowed back

Similar:

erect; upright; vertical (upright in position or posture)

Sense 2

unbowed ^{[BACK TO TOP]}

Meaning:

Not forced to bow down to a conqueror

Similar:

undefeated (victorious)

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(Afghanistan proverb)
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(Arabic proverb)
"The one you love you punish."
(Danish proverb)

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