craven

Meanings

• adjective

  lacking courage or resolve; timid or cowardly

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɹeɪ.vən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with craven
aven , heaven , gaven , haven

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Variants

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craven , cravenly , cravenness , cravennesses , cravens

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Etymology

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Old English crēowan, from crēow 'creature, cattle'. A craven was a creature that crouched or hid, and so was a coward.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'craven' is sometimes used in legal contexts to describe a person who commits a crime out of fear or intimidation.

2. In heraldry, a craven is a figure of a crouching stag or lion, symbolizing courage and strength.

3. The term 'craven' is also used in the phrase 'to eat humble pie', meaning to publicly apologize and make amends for a mistake.

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Related Concepts

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1. cowardice: The lack of courage or bravery, often leading to fear and avoidance of danger.

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Culture

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The term 'craven' has been used in literature and poetry to describe cowardly characters. In Shakespeare's play 'Henry IV, Part 1', Prince Hal is called a 'craven' by his father for his wild behavior and lack of responsibility.

How to Memorize "craven"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, crouching animal, like a rabbit, to remember the meaning of 'craven'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'craven' with the word 'cowardly' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Craven is a creature, Always Running And Veiling Endlessly' to remember the meaning.

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