First Known Use: 14th century
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cowardice
noun cow·ard·ice \ˈkau̇(-ə)r-dəs, dial -(ˌ)dīs\
: fear that makes you unable to do what is right or expected : lack of courage
Full Definition of COWARDICE
: lack of courage or resolution
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Origin of COWARDICE
Middle English cowardise, from Anglo-French coardise, from cuard
Related to COWARDICE
- Synonyms
- cowardliness, cravenness, dastardliness, gutlessness, poltroonery, pusillanimity, spinelessness
- Antonyms
- bravery, courage, courageousness, daring, dauntlessness, doughtiness, fearlessness, gallantry, greatheartedness, guts, hardihood, heart, heroism, intrepidity, intrepidness, nerve, stoutness, valiance, valor, virtue
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cowardice
noun cow·ard·ice \ˈkau̇-ər-dəs\
Definition of COWARDICE for Kids
: shameful fear
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