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单词 coward
释义

coward

noun

cow·​ard ˈkau̇(-ə)rd How to pronounce coward (audio)
: one who shows disgraceful fear or timidity
a coward who deserted his troops
coward adjective

Synonyms

  • chicken
  • craven
  • cur
  • dastard
  • funk
  • poltroon
  • recreant
  • sissy
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Example Sentences

a proven coward who had deserted his troops the soldiers who ran as soon as the first shots were fired were branded as cowards
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French cuard, from cue, coe tail, from Latin cauda

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

coward

noun

cow·​ard ˈkau̇-ərd How to pronounce coward (audio)
: a person who shows shameful fear

Biographical Definition

Coward

biographical name

Cow·​ard ˈkau̇(-ə)rd How to pronounce Coward (audio)
Sir Noël Peirce 1899–1973 English actor and dramatist

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noun

as in craven
a person who shows a shameful lack of courage in the face of danger the soldiers who ran as soon as the first shots were fired were branded as cowards

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • craven
  • chicken
  • poltroon
  • dastard
  • cur
  • sissy
  • funk
  • snake
  • recreant
  • wimp
  • weakling
  • quitter
  • defeatist
  • pussy
  • milquetoast
  • sneak
  • caitiff
  • cream puff
  • pushover
  • scaramouche
  • ostrich
  • scaramouch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • hero
  • valiant
  • stalwart
  • daredevil

coward

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adjective

as in cowardly

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • cowardly
  • gutless
  • craven
  • pusillanimous
  • intimidated
  • cowed
  • lily-livered
  • cautious
  • daunted
  • careful
  • wary
  • unnerved
  • appalled
  • phobic
  • timid
  • afraid
  • heedful
  • prudent
  • startled
  • worried
  • upset
  • scared
  • dismayed
  • unadventurous
  • frightened
  • panicky
  • panicked
  • apprehensive
  • terrified
  • perturbed
  • timorous
  • disturbed
  • nervous
  • disquieted
  • agitated
  • chicken
  • fainthearted
  • anxious
  • jumpy
  • disconcerted
  • aghast
  • panic-stricken
  • horrified
  • shrinking
  • alarmed
  • terrorized
  • jittery
  • affrighted
  • tremulous
  • hysteric
  • spooked
  • fearsome
  • funky
  • fearful
  • shy
  • uneasy
  • skittish
  • scary
  • hysterical
  • shocked
  • horror-struck
  • tremulant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unafraid
  • fearless
  • brave
  • daring
  • courageous
  • bold
  • adventurous
  • heroic
  • spirited
  • gutsy
  • audacious
  • daredevil
  • valiant
  • gallant
  • venturesome
  • plucky
  • spunky
  • hardy
  • valorous
  • dashing
  • intrepid
  • adventuresome
  • stout
  • confident
  • stalwart
  • sure
  • venturous
  • unperturbed
  • collected
  • composed
  • cool
  • heroical
  • stouthearted
  • resolute
  • sanguine
  • undaunted
  • manful
  • assured
  • dauntless
  • lionhearted
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