Cowardice

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Synonyms of cowardice

Antonyms of cowardice

Collocations of cowardice

cowardly behavior
Frequency: 80 %

Her cowardly behavior of blaming others for her mistakes only made her look more guilty.

cowardly act
Frequency: 70 %

His cowardly act of running away from the battle was met with disdain by his fellow soldiers.

cowardly retreat
Frequency: 60 %

The army's cowardly retreat left the civilians unprotected and vulnerable to the enemy.

cowardly decision
Frequency: 50 %

Making a cowardly decision to not stand up for what is right only perpetuates injustice.

Idiomatic Expressions for cowardice

  • Phrase: cowardice is contagious
    Meaning: the belief that fear and lack of courage can spread among a group of people
    Usage: In times of crisis, cowardice is contagious and can lead to a lack of decisive action.