coward

Meanings

• noun

  A person who lacks courage or bravery, particularly in the face of danger or adversity.

  - "The thief was a coward and left the scene when he heard the police sirens."
  - "Despite his fear, the soldier refused to be called a coward."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkaʊəd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

chicken , scaredy pants , yellowbelly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with coward
toward , forward , marroward

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Variants

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coward , cowards , Coward , Sir Noël Peirce Coward

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Etymology

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Old English coward, from cow, a cowering animal.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'coward' comes from the Old English word 'coward', which means 'a cowering animal'.

2. In ancient Rome, cowards were sometimes forced to wear a cow's hide and parade through the streets as a form of public humiliation.

3. In some cultures, cowards are believed to bring bad luck to their teams or groups.

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Related Concepts

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1. brave: A person who exhibits courage and is not afraid to face danger or adversity.

2. courage: The ability to face danger, fear, or adversity with bravery and confidence.

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Culture

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In literature, the coward is often portrayed as a tragic figure who lacks the courage to face his fears or responsibilities. In art, cowards are sometimes depicted as hiding behind others or cowering in fear. In music, the term 'cowardly lion' is used to describe a character in The Wizard of Oz who is initially afraid but eventually overcomes his fear.

How to Memorize "coward"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person cowering in fear or hiding behind others to memorize the word 'coward'. Imagine the fear in their eyes and the way they shrink back when faced with danger.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'coward' with the image of a lion hiding in the grass to memorize the word. Think about how the lion's fear makes it appear weak and powerless.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cowards Cower Cowering' to memorize the word 'coward'. Remember that cowards are people who cower and hide in fear.

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