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Noun: cowardice  kaw-u(r)-dis
  1. The trait of lacking courage
    "it is a peculiar insult to be taunted with cowardice by a woman"
    - cowardliness

Derived forms: cowardices

See also: cowardly, fearful

Type of: spirit

Antonym: courage

Encyclopedia: Cowardice