Cowardice and Doubt

Cowardice

Cowardice noun - A shameful lack of courage in the face of danger.

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Doubt and cowardice are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Doubt" instead a noun "Cowardice".

Nearby Words: cowardly, coward, cowardliness

Doubt noun - A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something.

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Cowardice and doubt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cowardice" instead a noun "Doubt".

good	good cowardice	good doubt
similar	similar cowardice	similar doubt
true	true cowardice	true doubt
deep	deep cowardice	deep doubt
Other adjectives: obvious, actual, extreme, intense, sudden, crippling.

The Classical Anti-Hero is defined by being flawed and having hindrances like cowardice, poor fighting ability, or self-doubt.

Source: Trope Distinctions / A to C
The General is Genre Savvy enough to say "No" and order her Mooks to open fire instead, but after Rumy rips into her divine image with accusations of cowardice, she gives in rather than cause her side to doubt her.

Source: Nobody Calls Me "Chicken"!
He has every intention of walking out of each fight alive and frequently encourages this in others, especially in face of cowardice, apathy or doubt.

Source: Not Afraid to Die

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