CEFR B2

coward

noun

Meaning

A person who lacks courage or is easily intimidated.

Examples

The soldier was branded a coward for deserting his post.
She refused to be a coward and faced her fears head-on.

Synonyms: timid, fearful, craven, pusillanimous

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coward (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊərd/

Definition

A person who lacks courage or is easily intimidated.

Examples

The soldier was branded a coward for deserting his post.
She refused to be a coward and faced her fears head-on.
He acted like a coward when he ran away from the confrontation.

How to Use coward

coward of the (collocation): Used to describe someone who avoids a particular situation or activity due to fear. — "He was a coward of the battlefield."
cowardice in the face of (collocation): Lack of courage when confronted with danger or difficulty. — "His cowardice in the face of danger was evident when he fled."

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