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What is another word for poltroon?

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Noun

Someone who displays a lack of courage in the face of danger

A despicable or contemptible person

Adjective

Cowardly or lacking in courage

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Noun

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Someone who displays a lack of courage in the face of danger

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“A poltroon is not the kind of person you would want by your side in a time of crisis, as they cowardly flee when faced with danger.”

Noun

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A despicable or contemptible person

jailbird^US

gaolbird^UK

phoney^UK

phony^US

public enemy number one

member of a criminal gang

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Cowardly or lacking in courage

afraid of one's own shadow

without a will of your own

afraid of one's shadow

like a lamb to the slaughter

frightened of one's own shadow

terrorized^US

terrorised^UK

shaking in one's shoes

with your heart in your mouth

frightened out of your wits

scared out of your wits

shaking like a leaf

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“The poltroon soldier abandoned his comrades in the midst of battle, displaying his cowardly nature.”

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