cowardice

Meanings

• noun

  The lack of courage or bravery, often characterized by avoiding danger or difficult situations.

  - "His cowardice prevented him from applying for the job that required public speaking."
  - "The soldier's cowardice led to the defeat of his unit."
  - "The bully preyed on the cowardice of the weaker students."

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Synonyms

cowardliness , cowardness , cowardship

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cowardice
appliance , advice , defiance , deliance , durance , efficiency , infancy , precipice , reliance , sufficiency , vice

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Variants

List of all variants of cowardice that leads to same result
cowardice , cowardices

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'timidity' or 'fear' in Old French, from the Latin word 'cor' meaning 'heart'.

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Trivia

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1. In ancient Rome, cowards were often forced to wear a 'pilleus' or a cap made of leather, which signified their cowardice.

2. The term 'cowardly lion' is often used to describe a fearful or timid person, originating from the character in 'The Wizard of Oz'.

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Related Concepts

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1. bravery: The opposite of cowardice, characterized by the ability to face danger or difficult situations with courage.

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

3. coward: A person who lacks courage or bravery and avoids danger or difficult situations.

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Culture

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Throughout history, cowardice has been portrayed as a negative trait in various cultures. In ancient Greece, cowards were often ridiculed and excluded from society. In literature, characters who exhibit cowardice are often punished or face consequences for their actions. In modern times, cowardice is still seen as a weakness and lack of character.

How to Memorize "cowardice"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person cowering in fear or avoiding a difficult situation. Visualize the fear and anxiety on their face.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cowardice' with the feeling of fear or the act of avoiding danger.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Cowards Can't Win' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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