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covardia
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/kuvɐɾˈdiɐ/co·var·di·a
Definition
1Lack of courage; behavior typical of someone who is afraid and avoids danger or responsibility.
Usage examples
“Attacks on defenseless people are an act of extreme cowardice.”
“His cowardice prevented him from defending his colleague against injustice.”
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Common combinations
act of cowardicesheer cowardiceto accuse of cowardice