coward

/ˈkɑʊ·ərd/ n [C] disapproving

Definition

› person who is not brave, is easily frightened, or tries to avoid danger or difficulties: A coward is someone who sends you a nasty letter without signing it. cowardly

/ˈkɑʊ·ərd·li/ adj [not gradable] › disapproving a cowardly act

(Definition of coward n from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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