cowardice
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Shami called the talks "cowardice" and said the group's fighters remained unbowed despite being squeezed by the government and Israel.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
At this point, all we can hope is that his inherent cowardice will win out over his monstrous ego one more time.
From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026
Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, the most ruthless member of the top echelon, went into hiding, his reputation for cowardice intact.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026
"The people who refused to condemn Candace's truly vicious attacks - and some of them are speaking here tonight - are guilty of cowardice," Shapiro said.
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025
He had spurts of bravery but they were bracketed in battens of cowardice.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
Vocabulary lists containing cowardice
"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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