Poltroon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɒlˈtɹuːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Poltroon is a noun meaning An ignoble or total coward; a dastard; a mean-spirited wretch.
Meaning
An ignoble or total coward; a dastard; a mean-spirited wretch.
More Meanings
- Cowardly.
Example Sentences
You damned poltroon, you never tried them!
Patience is for poltroons, such as he: He durst not sit there, had your father lived.
"To gain life by means of a breach of faith and honour, were indeed to render myself the poltroon, and the villain my accusers believe me."
For the Devil’s a Coward in Nature, A pitiful sorry Poltroon; If you take but the Whip, he’ll give you the Slip; And before you can lash him, he’ll run.
Word Forms
- poltroons
- poltron
Synonyms for poltroon
Depending on context, synonyms include craven, dastard, fearful, recreant, cowardly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cowardly, craven, coward, fearful, recreant, poltron.
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