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What is another word for Milksop? – 138 Milksop Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    weakling coward wimp softie pushover scaredy-cat faint-hearted timid spineless feeble fragile delicate dainty effeminate sissy baby crybaby mama's boy wussy wimpish ineffectual helpless powerless timid soul milquetoast doormat pacifist nonresistant unresisting yielding compliant submissive meek mild gentle passive.

    Meaning of Milksop

    A person who is considered weak or cowardly.

    Definitions

    • A person who is regarded as weak or cowardly, especially one who is overly timid or submissive.
    • A spoiled or overindulged child, especially one who is considered weak or effeminate.

    Etymology of Milksop

    The word "milksop" originated in the 14th century, from the Middle English words "milk" and "sop", referring to a piece of bread soaked in milk, and was initially used to describe someone who was considered weak or effeminate, like a person who only eats soft or weak foods.

    Example Uses

    • He was called a milksop by his peers for refusing to stand up for himself in a fight.
    • The coach thought the new player was a milksop and wouldn't be able to handle the tough game.
    • The movie portrayed the main character as a milksop who eventually found the courage to overcome his fears.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    brave courageous fearless bold daring strong powerful forceful vigorous robust stalwart resolute determined fierce ferocious aggressive assertive confident valiant heroic unflinching undaunted unyielding defiant tough rugged hardy.

    Related Nouns

    cowardice weakness timidity faint-heartedness spinelessness feebleness fragility delicacy daintiness effeminacy sissiness wimpiness ineffectuality helplessness powerlessness submissiveness meekness mildness gentleness passivity compliance yieldingness surrender.

    Related Verbs

    cower cringe tremble quake falter hesitate yield submit surrender back down give in succumb capitulate weaken soften enfeeble debilitate cripple disable incapacitate emasculate intimidate cow bully dominate.

    Related Adjectives

    weak timid faint-hearted spineless feeble fragile delicate dainty effeminate sissy wimpy ineffectual helpless powerless submissive meek mild gentle passive compliant yielding surrendering cowardly craven pusillanimous irresolute indecisive.