Definition of Cowardice

Cow´ard`ice   Pronunciation: ~ĭs
n.1.Want of courage to face danger; extreme timidity; pusillanimity; base fear of danger or hurt; lack of spirit.
The cowardice of doing wrong.
- Milton.
Moderation was despised as cowardice.
- Macaulay.


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