Meaning
A person who is too afraid to do what is right or difficult.
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Word origin
From Old French coart, probably from coe, a tail, the picture being an animal with its tail down.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- coart
Grammar
Examples
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A "coward" runs away instead of helping.
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"Coward" is a strong word and it hurts people.
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Here "coward" means a person with no courage.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 22, lesson 2: coward, smash, sweat and 6 more words.