cowards
nounDivide cowards into syllables:
cow · ards
How to pronounce cowards:
Definition of cowards:
- cowards (noun):
- one who shows disgraceful fear or timidity
- a person who is easily frightened and avoids dangerous or difficult situations
Synonyms for cowards:
caitiff
chicken
chickens
coward
craven
cravens
curs
dastard
dastards
defeatists
faint-heart
funk
funks
noel coward
poltroon
poltroons
pussies
pussy
recreant
scaredy-cat
sir noel pierce coward
sissies
skulker
snakes
sneak
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Antonyms for cowards:
aggressors
battlers
brave people
bravehearts
braves
champions
fighters
heroes
lionhearts
lions
soldiers
stalwarts
troopers
warriors
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