Coward (Noun)

Meaning ¹

English dramatist and actor and composer noted for his witty and sophisticated comedies (1899-1973).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Sir Noel Pierce Coward
• Noel Coward

Meaning ²

A person who shows fear or timidity.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Hypernyms

• Somebody
• Soul
• Individual
• Someone
• Mortal

Hyponyms

• Shrinking Violet
• Trembler
• Pansy
• Vacillator
• Hesitator
• Milksop
• Hesitater
• Pantywaist
• Craven
• Recreant
• Milquetoast

Related Words

• Cower (verb)
• Cowardly (adjective)
• Cow (verb)