cowardship

Meanings

• noun

  The quality or state of being a coward; lack of courage.

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Variants

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courtship , courtships

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'coward', meaning 'reve' or 'timid person'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cowardice' is often used interchangeably with cowardship.

2. In ancient Greece, cowards were sometimes punished by being forced to wear women's clothing as a sign of shame.

3. The word 'coward' comes from the Old English word 'coward', which meant 'reve' or 'timid person'.

4. In some cultures, cowardice is considered a greater sin than lying or theft.

5. The term 'chickenhearted' is a colloquial term for a coward.

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Related Concepts

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1. brave: The opposite of cowardship, referring to a person who shows courage and fearlessness in the face of danger or adversity.

2. courage: The ability to face danger, fear, or difficulty with bravery and determination.

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Culture

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Cowardship is often portrayed negatively in literature, art, and media, as it is associated with fear, weakness, and a lack of bravery. It can be used to describe a person who avoids danger or difficult situations, or who fails to act in the face of adversity.

How to Memorize "cowardship"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person cowering in fear, avoiding danger and difficult situations. Visualize this image to remember the meaning of cowardship.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word cowardship with the image of a person hiding behind a wall or under a bed, afraid to face the world.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Cowardship: Cowering And Running Dangerously In Peril' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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