cowardice (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *cowardice*:
NOUN	attribute	cowardice, cowardliness	the trait of lacking courage

cowardice > pronunciation
Sounds	kaw'erdahs
Rhymes	abacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...

English > *cowardice*: 1 sense > noun 1, attribute
Meaning	The trait of lacking courage.
Synonym	cowardliness
Attributes	cowardly, fearful	lacking courage
Narrower	cravenness	meanspirited cowardice
	dastardliness	despicable cowardice
	fearfulness	The trait of being afraid
Broader	spirit	A fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character
Opposite	courage, courageousness, bravery, braveness	A quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
Spanish	canillera, cobardía, gallinería
Catalan	coquinesa, covardia

HyperDic: cowardice