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a shameful lack of courage in the face of danger
- the cowardice shown by political leaders who were willing to give the Nazis whatever they wanted
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“Cowardice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cowardice. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.
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