Coward Synonyms & Definitions

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• CowardDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (a.) Belonging to a coward; proceeding from, or expressive of, base fear or timidity.
2. (v. t.) To make timorous; to frighten.
3. (a.) Destitute of courage; timid; cowardly.
4. (n.) A person who lacks courage; a timid or pusillanimous person; a poltroon.
5. (a.) Borne in the escutcheon with his tail doubled between his legs; -- said of a lion.

• CowardlyDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (a.) Proceeding from fear of danger or other consequences; befitting a coward; dastardly; base; as, cowardly malignity.
2. (adv.) In the manner of a coward.
3. (a.) Wanting courage; basely or weakly timid or fearful; pusillanimous; spiritless.

• CowardiceDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) Want of courage to face danger; extreme timidity; pusillanimity; base fear of danger or hurt; lack of spirit.