adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   cowardly archaic

Synonyms

All synonyms

bonelesschickenchicken-heartedcowardlycravendastardly

Antonyms

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doughtylionheartedvaliant

Example

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"I've nothing to fear from someone as pigeon-livered as him."

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