CHICKENS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

chickens

noun

plural of chicken

as in cowards

a person who shows a shameful lack of courage in the face of danger a staunch hawk during the drumbeat for war, he proved to be a chicken when it came to actually fighting it

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Recent Examples of chickens The property itself is full of life as well, with alpacas grazing, chickens clucking, and a muster of peacocks running between hedgerows. — Chloe Laws, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026 There were pet pictures and even some feathers to remember the chickens Wendy used to raise. — John Ramos, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 These are Bell & Evans chickens, considered a high-quality brand, and frying them takes time and can slow down service, especially at Joe’s popular takeaway counter. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026 Tom is similarly inspired by making a Mexican chicken pie shaped like one of the chickens from the movie Chicken Run, even though he isn’t allowed to say the title, just like we’re not allowed to call it Bake Off. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026 Bird flu can cause severe illness and death in chickens, ducks, turkeys and other birds. — Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026 The family hopes to add chickens and goats when Wagner's work schedule allows more time at home. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026 The farm houses about 700 chickens, two goats, a sheep, four dogs, several pigs and a highland cow. — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 While there’s no sense in counting chickens now that the omelet bar is open for business, Fox may have had a chance to put up some big numbers if Rays-Brewers had continued through Halloween night. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2026

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cowards

Noun

Some called them cowards; others opted for more colorful language.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2026
There are always vultures circling, and always cowards caving.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026