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Craven

Adjective / ˈkreɪvʌn / Another word for craven — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Craven means lacking courage or cowardly.

Synonyms & similar words

recreant poltroon cowardly timid fearful spineless chicken-hearted pusillanimous faint-hearted gutless lily-livered yellow-bellied weak feeble nervous anxious shy unassertive introverted meek mousy timorous

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Example sentences

  1. He was too craven to confront the bully.
  2. The craven soldier ran away from the battle.
  3. She felt craven when she saw the spider.
  4. He was craven and refused to take any risks.
  5. The craven cat hid under the bed during the thunderstorm.

Quotes

  • A craven can be as brave as any man, when there is nothing to fear. - George R.R. Martin
  • Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once. - William Shakespeare
  • Fear makes us feel our humanity. - Benjamin Disraeli

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