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cow•ard

Pronunciation: (kou'urd), [key]
—n.
a person who lacks courage in facing danger, difficulty, opposition, pain, etc.; a timid or easily intimidated person.

—adj.
1. lacking courage; very fearful or timid.
2. proceeding from or expressive of fear or timidity: a coward cry.