Craven
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹeɪ.vən/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Craven is an adjective meaning Unwilling to fight; lacking even the rudiments of courage; extremely cowardly.
Meaning
Unwilling to fight; lacking even the rudiments of courage; extremely cowardly.
More Meanings
- (archaic) A coward.
- (archaic) To make craven.
Example Sentences
He is a craven and a villain else.
The poor craven bridegroom said never a word.
“God knows I would rather die licked in the fire by the side of my king than to live out my days twitted and scorned as a craven.”
To abet Trump’s fake reality, the craven House Republicans refused to put up a plaque honoring the police officers and others who defended the Capitol that awful day.
Word Forms
- cravens
- cravening
- cravened
Synonyms for craven
Depending on context, synonyms include backboneless, base, bitch-ass, boneless, caitiff, candy-assed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cowardly, coward, poltroon, fearful, recreant, courageless.
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