100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "quail"

Definition

Quail (noun) refers to a variety of small to medium-sized birds belonging to the family Phasianidae, often characterized by a distinctive rounded body, short tail, and generally, a muted color palette. In another context, "quail" can also mean to feel or show fear or apprehension.

Synonyms

• Bird (in the avian context)
• Partridge (in some contexts)
• Fear (when used as a verb)

Antonyms

• Courage (when used as a verb)
• Confidence (when used as a verb)

Examples

1. As the storm approached, she began to quail at the thought of being outside.
2. He did not quail in the face of danger.
3. The child would quail whenever the thunder roared.
4. She tried to remain brave, but she could feel herself quail inside.
5. The soldier did not quail when he heard the gunfire.
6. As the horror movie unfolded, I could only quail in my seat.
7. He would quail at the sight of a spider.
8. During the presentation, he started to quail under the pressure of the audience's gaze.
9. The thought of public speaking made her quail with fear.
10. Even the toughest of men can quail when faced with their deepest fears.
11. She tried to appear strong, but her resolve began to quail.
12. The loud bang made everyone in the room quail in surprise.
13. As he approached the edge of the cliff, he felt himself quail.
14. The fierce dog made her quail at the gate.
15. As the leader announced the change, some members began to quail in uncertainty.
16. He would quail at the very mention of a haunted house.
17. The news of the impending storm made the villagers quail.
18. She did not quail at the challenges ahead, instead, she embraced them.
19. The sight of the approaching bull made the tourists quail in fear.
20. He could see the others quail as the movie's villain appeared.
21. The crowd began to quail when the lights went out unexpectedly.
22. The soldier's heart did not quail even in the most dangerous missions.
23. She would quail when confronted with difficult decisions.
24. The thought of failing the exam made him quail.
25. As the thunder rolled, the children began to quail.
26. The unexpected announcement made the employees quail.
27. He felt his confidence quail as he stepped onto the stage.
28. The first time she spoke in public, she couldn’t help but quail.
29. The idea of skydiving made her quail with fear.
30. He watched the horror film and couldn't help but quail at the jump scares.
31. The fierce debate made some participants quail at the intensity.
32. The children began to quail when the teacher raised her voice.
33. He did not quail, but rather stood firm against the accusations.
34. The thought of losing her job made her quail.
35. The sudden loud noise caused her to quail.
36. He could see the confidence in his team quail as the deadline approached.
37. The dark alley made her quail as she walked home alone.
38. The approaching storm made many residents quail in fear.
39. The ghost story made him quail at bedtime.
40. She felt her courage quail when faced with the challenge.
41. The unexpected announcement made the students quail.
42. He tried to suppress the urge to quail as the deadline loomed.
43. The commanding voice made many quail during the meeting.
44. The first day of school made her quail with anxiety.
45. The teacher's stern look made the students quail.
46. He could see his heart quail as he thought about the upcoming test.
47. The sight of the accident made her quail in horror.
48. The unexpected news made him quail in disbelief.
49. The haunted house made the bravest of them all quail.
50. The presentation made her quail, but she pushed through.
51. He did not quail when faced with the tough questions.
52. The loud firecracker made everyone quail in surprise.
53. The sudden shout made her quail.
54. The thought of the final exam made him quail.
55. She could feel her hands quail with nervousness.
56. The darkness of the forest made him quail.
57. The unexpected turn in the story made the audience quail.
58. The commander's fierce reprimand made the recruits quail.
59. The movie’s climax made her quail in her seat.
60. The sight of the snake made her quail.
61. The threatening weather made the hikers quail.
62. He felt a quail of fear as he entered the abandoned house.
63. The horror game caused many players to quail.
64. The challenge before him made his resolve quail.
65. The rollercoaster made her quail with excitement.
66. The teacher’s glare made the students quail.
67. The unexpected thunder made her quail.
68. The intense debate made him quail.
69. The sudden news made the community quail.
70. She could not help but quail at the thought of losing her job.
71. The scary story made him quail in his chair.
72. The loud noise made the dog quail.
73. The idea of confrontation made her quail.
74. The approaching deadline made his confidence quail.
75. The old mansion made the visitors quail.
76. The fierce wind made her quail.
77. The sudden announcement caused many to quail.
78. The unexpected visitor made her quail with apprehension.
79. The stormy weather made the children quail.
80. The horror movie had her quail at every jump scare.
81. The loud clap of thunder made him quail.
82. The fierce competition made the athletes quail.
83. The unexpected change made many quail.
84. The idea of public speaking made her quail.
85. The seriousness of the situation made him quail.
86. The loud sirens made the crowd quail.
87. The sudden danger made him quail.
88. The thought of giving a speech made her quail.
89. The dark clouds made everyone quail.
90. The fear of failure made him quail.
91. The unexpected twist in the story made her quail.
92. The loud crash made everyone quail.
93. The possibility of losing made her quail.
94. The thought of heights made him quail.
95. The fierce storm made the sailors quail.
96. The unexpected turn of events made her quail.
97. The thought of being alone made him quail.
98. The upcoming exam made her quail.
99. The horror movie made him quail in his seat.
100. The sudden appearance of a bear made the hikers quail.