Definition of coward
: one who shows disgraceful fear or timidity
- a coward who deserted his troops
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Examples of coward in a Sentence
a proven coward who had deserted his troops
the soldiers who ran as soon as the first shots were fired were branded as cowards
Recent Examples of coward from the Web
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The critics who flay Ryan as a coward have never understood that his actions are a form of idealism.
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The first is the idea the idea that school shooters are cowards who would melt away in the presence of an armed teacher.
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History will brand them as cowards and as traitors to the country’s best ideals.
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But though Gregory is a coward, his attitude isn't unusual.
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When Veronica tries to explain the vice grip her parents have over her life, Betty basically calls her a coward and liar.
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But the award for the NRA coward of the week goes to the Georgia legislature.
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At a community meeting, Walker was assailed as a coward for failing to justify the firing of Lopate.
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An illuminating article had been distilled to the notion that Durant is a coward who bolted Oklahoma City to shed his leadership responsibilities and chase championships.
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Origin and Etymology of coward
Middle English, from Anglo-French cuard, from cue, coe tail, from Latin cauda
COWARD Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of coward for English Language Learners
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: someone who is too afraid to do what is right or expected : someone who is not at all brave or courageous
COWARD Defined for Kids
Definition of coward for Students
: a person who shows shameful fear
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