Definitions for: Cowardice

[n] the trait of lacking courage

Webster (1913) Definition: Cow"ard*ice (-[i^]s), n. [F. couardise, fr. couard.
See Coward.]
Want of courage to face danger; extreme timidity;
pusillanimity; base fear of danger or hurt; lack of spirit.

The cowardice of doing wrong. --Milton.

Moderation was despised as cowardice. --Macaulay.

Synonyms: cowardliness

Antonyms: bravery, courage, courageousness

See Also: cravenness, dastardliness, fearfulness, spirit

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