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cowardice

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/kubɐɾˈdiɐ/co·bar·di·a

Definition

Lack of courage; behavior of someone who is afraid and flees from danger or responsibility.

“Leaving his comrades in danger was an act of cowardice.”

“His cowardice prevented him from standing up for what was right.”

act of cowardicefeeling of cowardiceaccusation of cowardice