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CRAVEN

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

An abject coward

Synonyms:

craven; poltroon; recreant

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("craven" is a kind of...):

coward (a person who shows fear or timidity)

 II. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful

Example:

this recreant knight

Synonyms:

craven; recreant

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

cowardly; fearful (lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted)

Derivation:

cravenness (meanspirited cowardice)

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