Cowardly
Cowardly adjective - Having or showing a shameful lack of courage.
Effeminate and cowardly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Effeminate" instead an adjective "Cowardly".
Effeminate
Effeminate adjective - Of or relating to a man who has or displays qualities considered more suitable for women.
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Synonyms for Effeminate
Cowardly and effeminate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cowardly" instead an adjective "Effeminate".
Nearby Word: effeminacy
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Col Elikolani (a sarcastic, flirtatious black panther) is a brutal fighter far more suited for war than Marshal Altaica (a rather effeminate and cowardly tiger).
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Dr. Zachary Smith from Lost in Space, started as a cold, cruel, traitorous villain, to became the main comic relief as a cowardly, incompetent even effeminate burden.
Source: Badass Decay - They're cowardly, effeminate, and proud of it.
Source: Perfect Pacifist People
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