dastard

das·tard

noun \ˈdas-tərd\

Definition of DASTARD

1

: coward

2

: a person who acts treacherously or underhandedly

Examples of DASTARD

1. <the villain of the story is a dastard indeed>

Origin of DASTARD

Middle English

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to DASTARD

Synonyms: chicken, craven, cur, coward, funk, poltroon, recreant, sissy

Antonyms: hero, stalwart, valiant

Related Words: defeatist, quitter; cream puff, milquetoast, pushover, pussy [slang], weakling, wimp; caitiff, snake, sneak; ostrich, scaramouch (or scaramouche)

Near Antonyms: daredevil

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Rhymes with DASTARD

bastard, plastered