Synonyms of craven

Noun


1. poltroon, craven, recreant, coward

usage: an abject coward

Adjective


1. craven, recreant, cowardly (vs. brave), fearful

usage: lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful; "the craven fellow turned and ran"; "a craven proposal to raise the white flag"; "this recreant knight"- Spenser

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Definition and meaning of craven (Dictionary)