Cur and Knave

Cur

Cur noun - A person who shows a shameful lack of courage in the face of danger.

Knave and cur are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Knave" instead a noun "Cur".

Knave

Knave noun - A mean, evil, or unprincipled person.
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Synonyms for Knave

Cur and knave are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cur" instead a noun "Knave".

Nearby Words: knavery, knavish
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