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cowardice

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun cowardice has 1 sense
  1. cowardice, cowardliness - the trait of lacking courage
    --1 is a kind of spirit
    Antonyms: courage, courageousness, bravery
    --1 has particulars: cravenness; fearfulness; dastardliness

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Cowardice

Description:

Cowardice refers to a lack of bravery or courage in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity. It is the quality of being easily frightened or intimidated, often resulting in avoidance or a failure to take necessary action.

Examples in Different Parts of Speech:

Noun:

His cowardice prevented him from standing up for what he believed in.

The soldier's act of cowardice led to dire consequences for his comrades.

Adjective:

She criticized his cowardice behavior during the crisis.

His cowardice decision to flee instead of facing the challenge disappointed his friends.

Adverb:

The defendant pleaded cowardice, claiming he acted out of fear for his life.

She reacted cowardice when asked to confront the issue head-on.

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