coward
Translation
coward
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
a person who is not brave. He was called a coward for running away.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wimp, chicken; Antonyms: hero, brave person
Etymology
From Old French 'coart', from 'coe' (tail), referring to an animal with its tail between its legs in fear.
Memory Tips
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.