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What is another word for Cowardice? – 129 Cowardice Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    cravenness pusillanimity faintness weakness timidity fearfulness spinelessness poltroonery dastardliness recreancy faintheartedness cowardliness chickenheartedness timorousness abjectness ignobility meanness baseness vileness cringing quailing cowering trembling quavering faltering wavering hesitation irresolution lack of courage lack of nerve yellowbellyness gutlessness

    Meaning of Cowardice

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, cowardice refers to the quality of being cowardly, lacking courage in the face of danger or difficulty.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines cowardice as lack of courage or bravery, or a ignoble or dishonorable quality.
    • The Cambridge Dictionary describes cowardice as the state of being cowardly, or the quality of being afraid to do something because it is difficult or dangerous.

    Example Uses

    • The soldier was accused of cowardice for abandoning his post during the battle.
    • The company's decision to lay off employees without warning was seen as an act of cowardice by many.
    • It takes a lot of courage to stand up for what you believe in, and cowardice can be a major obstacle to achieving your goals.
    • The team's cowardice in the face of adversity led to their defeat in the championship game.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    bravery courage valor heroism fearlessness dauntlessness intrepidity boldness daring audacity nerve pluck grit fortitude resilience hardness toughness temerity audaciousness fearlessness gutsiness stalwartness steadfastness unwaveringness

    Related Nouns

    courage bravery valor heroism fearlessness weakness timidity fear anxiety panic trepidation apprehension dread consternation alarm dismay horror coward craven poltroon dastard recreant faintheart chickenheart

    Related Verbs

    fear tremble quake quiver shudder cower cringe recoil shrink flinch falter waver hesitate yield surrender abandon desert flee escape evade avoid hide conceal

    Related Adjectives

    cowardly craven pusillanimous faint weak timid fearful spineless poltroonish dastardly recreant fainthearted chickenhearted timorous abject ignoble mean base vile cringing quailing cowering trembling quavering faltering wavering