Cowardice and Fearlessness

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

Usage example: the cowardice shown by political leaders who were willing to give the Nazis whatever they wanted

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Fearlessness is an antonym for cowardice.

Nearby Words: cowardly, coward, cowardliness

Fearlessness noun - Strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger.

Usage example: the admirable fearlessness shown by the pioneers of the civil rights movement

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Cowardice is an antonym for fearlessness in courage topic.

Nearby Words: fear, fearless, fearlessly

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