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Cowardly

Verb Another word for cowardly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cowardly means lacking courage, being afraid or timid.

Synonyms & similar words

fearful brave afraid fearful timid spineless craven pusillanimous faint-hearted chicken-hearted yellow-bellied gutless weak-kneed lily-livered chicken scared terrified panicky nervous anxious apprehensive unheroic

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