Meaning of the word coward in English

What does coward mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

coward

US /ˈkaʊ.ɚd/
UK /ˈkaʊ.əd/
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Noun

a person who is contemptibly lacking in courage

Example:
He was called a coward for running away from the fight.
Only a coward would abandon their friends in times of trouble.

Adjective

lacking courage; cowardly

Example:
It was a coward act to run away from the problem instead of facing it.
He made a coward retreat from the argument.