"Timorous" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Fearful or timid; having or showing a lot of fear.
Timoleon (c. 411 – 336 BC) was a Greek general and the nephlow of the famous Athenian general and statesman Aristides, although this is not universally accepted by all historians. He is justly famous as the savior of Corinth and Corcyra (now Corfu). <br><br>Born at Corinth, Timoleon descended from a noble family, and was the brother of Timocrates, whose reputation as a politician he shared, though not entirely without distinction. In 411 he became concerned in a conspiracy against the Spartan garrison of Corinth, and on its expulsion he was appointed commander-in-chief of the Corinthian army.
Timolol is a medication used to treat glaucoma, high blood pressure, and chest pain, specifically angina. It belongs to the class of beta blockers, which work by slowing the heart rate and reducing blood pressure. Eye drops of timolol are used to reduce the intraocular pressure in people with glaucoma or ocular hypertension, while oral medications are used for hypertension and angina.
Timoptic is a medication that is used to treat glaucoma and other eye conditions. It belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers, which work by decreasing fluid production in the eye and increasing the amount of fluid that drains out, thereby reducing eye pressure.