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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