Synonyms: craven, poltroon, recreant
Definition: an abject coward
Similar words: coward
Definition: a person who shows fear or timidity
Definition: lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful
Usage: the craven fellow turned and ran; a craven proposal to raise the white flag; this recreant knight- Spenser
Similar words: fearful, cowardly
Definition: lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
Usage: cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then- P.B.Shelley