すくむ
Meanings
Godan verb
Intransitive verb
1. to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.) (Usually kana)
2. to cower; to shrink in on oneself (Usually kana)
Other spellings
竦む
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
すくむ
すくむ
Examples4
ヘビ
I froze at the sight of the snake.
彼女
She froze at the sight of the bear.
彼女
She froze at the sight of the big spider.
ヘビ
Snakes are said to mesmerize small animals and birds.