Associations to the word «Cowardly»

Wiktionary

COWARDLY, adverb. In the manner of a coward.
COWARDLY, adjective. Showing cowardice; lacking in courage; basely or weakly fearful.
COWARDLY LION, noun. (figuratively) A person who acts tough but misses a golden opportunity out of fear or cowardice.
COWARDLY LIONS, noun. Plural of cowardly lion

Dictionary definition

COWARDLY, adjective. Lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted; "cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then"- P.B.Shelley.

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