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Flee :: Flee (v. i.) To run away, as from danger or evil; to avoid in an alarmed or cowardly manner; to hasten off; -- usually with from. This is sometimes omitted, making the verb transitive..

Cowardly :: Cowardly (a.) Proceeding from fear of danger or other consequences; befitting a coward; dastardly; base; as, cowardly malignity..

Poltroonish :: Poltroonish (a.) Resembling a poltroon; cowardly.

Hyena :: Hyena (n.) Any carnivorous mammal of the family Hyaenidae, of which three living species are known. They are large and strong, but cowardly. They feed chiefly on carrion, and are nocturnal in their habits..

Cowish :: Cowish (v. t.) Timorous; fearful; cowardly.

Sneak :: Sneak (imp. & p. p.) To act in a stealthy and cowardly manner; to behave with meanness and servility; to crouch.

Recreant :: Recreant (a.) Crying for mercy, as a combatant in the trial by battle; yielding; cowardly; mean-spirited; craven..

Pusillanimous :: Pusillanimous (a.) Destitute of a manly or courageous strength and firmness of mind; of weak spirit; mean-spirited; spiritless; cowardly; -- said of persons, as, a pussillanimous prince..

Cowhearted :: Cowhearted (a.) Cowardly.

White-livered :: White-livered (a.) Having a pale look; feeble; hence, cowardly; pusillanimous; dastardly..

Chicken-hearted :: Chicken-hearted (a.) Timid; fearful; cowardly.

Kaynard :: Kaynard (n.) A lazy or cowardly person; a rascal.

Jackal :: "Jackal (n.) Any one of several species of carnivorous animals inhabiting Africa and Asia, related to the dog and wolf. They are cowardly, nocturnal, and gregarious. They feed largely on carrion, and are noted for their piercing and dismal howling..

Poor-spirited :: Poor-spirited (a.) Of a mean spirit; cowardly; base.

Recreant :: Recreant (n.) One who yields in combat, and begs for mercy; a mean-spirited, cowardly wretch..

Poltroon :: Poltroon (a.) Base; vile; contemptible; cowardly.

Brave :: Brave (superl.) Bold; courageous; daring; intrepid; -- opposed to cowardly; as, a brave man; a brave act..

Lily-livered :: Lily-livered (a.) White-livered; cowardly.

Caitiff :: Caitiff (a.) Base; wicked and mean; cowardly; despicable.

Craven :: Craven (v. t.) To make recreant, weak, spiritless, or cowardly..

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