Cowardice
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
Perseverance is an antonym for cowardice.
Perseverance
Perseverance noun - The act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior.
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Synonyms for Perseverance
How words are described
| sheer | sheer cowardice | sheer perseverance |
| extreme | extreme cowardice | extreme perseverance |
| ridiculous | ridiculous cowardice | ridiculous perseverance |
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