cowards

cow-ards · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of coward; people who lack courage.

  2. 2.

    Those who avoid facing difficulties or danger.

Related words

Antonyms: brave people, heroes
See also: coward, cowardly, heroes
Synonyms: poltroons, weaklings

Etymology

From Old French "couard" (coward), possibly from "coue" (tail), suggesting fleeing.