Synonyms for Cowardly (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (lacking in courage and manly strength and resolution; contemptibly fearful):
pusillanimous, unmanly
WordNet sense 2 (lacking conviction or boldness or courage):
timid, faint-hearted
WordNet sense 3 (treacherously cowardly):
dastard, dastardly
WordNet sense 4 (lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful):
craven, recreant
WordNet sense 5 (easily frightened):
yellow, white-livered
WordNet sense 6 (lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted):
fearful
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