noun

coward

coward

He was called a coward for running away.

He was called a coward for running away.

Don't be such a coward and face your fears.

Don't be such a coward and face your fears.

a person who is not brave. He was called a coward for running away.

Synonyms: wimp, chicken; Antonyms: hero, brave person

From Old French 'coart', from 'coe' (tail), referring to an animal with its tail between its legs in fear.

Think of a 'cow' that is 'hard' to move because it's scared. Or remember the origin: an animal with its tail tucked like a coward.

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