English dictionary
craven
/'kr/eI/v/@/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Cowardly; fainthearted; spiritless.
Source: webster1913
noun
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an abject coward
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A recreant; a coward; a weak-hearted, spiritless fellow. See <u>Recreant</u>, <pos><i>n.</i></pos>
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful
ExamplesThe craven fellow turned and ran.
A craven proposal to raise the white flag.
Synonyms recreantSource: WordNet 3.0
verb
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To make recreant, weak, spiritless, or cowardly.
Source: webster1913