Cowardly and Valorous

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Cowardly adjective - Having or showing a shameful lack of courage.

Usage example: vile charges that were made in a cowardly, unsigned letter

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Valorous is an antonym for cowardly.

Nearby Words: cowardice, coward, cowardliness

Valorous adjective - Feeling or displaying no fear by temperament.

Usage example: valorous deeds that will be long remembered

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Cowardly is an antonym for valorous.

Nearby Words: valor, valour

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