Cowardly

Synonyms of cowardly

• timid
• fearful
• craven

Antonyms of cowardly

• courageous
• brave
• fearless

Collocations of cowardly

cowardly behavior

Frequency: 80 %

Her cowardly behavior in the face of danger shocked everyone around her.

cowardly act

Frequency: 70 %

His cowardly act of lying to avoid responsibility backfired on him.

cowardly decision

Frequency: 60 %

His cowardly decision to betray his team led to their defeat.

cowardly retreat

Frequency: 50 %

The soldiers' cowardly retreat left their allies vulnerable to attack.

Idiomatic Expressions for cowardly

• Phrase: cowardly lion
  Meaning: a person who appears brave but is actually timid or fearful
  Usage: Despite his tough exterior, he was often referred to as the cowardly lion by his friends.