coward | ||
1. | [ noun ] a person who shows fear or timidity | |
Related terms: | person sissy cur poltroon caitiff waverer dastard quaker shy_person overawe | |
2. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 4030 | |
3. | [ noun ] (music,theater,writing,performing arts) English dramatist and actor and composer noted for his witty and sophisticated comedies (1899-1973) | |
Synonyms: | sir_noel_pierce_coward noel_coward | |
Related terms: | composer actor dramatist | |
4. | [ adjective ] lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted | |
Synonyms: | cowardly fearful | |
Examples: | "cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then"- P.B.Shelley |
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Related terms: | brave chicken craven cowering faint pusillanimous poltroon funky caitiff dastard afraid timid ignoble cowardice | |
Similar spelling: |
Coard cord Cordy Cowart Cordie Cordia corday cowherd |