someone who runs away or abandons his responsibilities or obligations during times of danger, distress, pain, or fear of the unknown; someone whose concern is only for himself
No man abandons his family w/o warning during times of suffering, that is what you call a coward.
by Sp1879 February 23, 2016
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noun

1. One who is not brave
2. One who fears many things
3. The most insulting word known to man

Synonyms:
1. scaredy-cat
2. loser
Antonyms:
1. non-coward
2. hero
3. valiant warrior
4. Adventurer
5. Voorhees 2nd Floor
Look at that man running from me, such a coward.

"I don't want to go in there, I'm scared" said the coward.

Henry, I cannot believe you finished the rest of my vodka. You are an absolute coward.

by RJ Pruiksma October 22, 2005
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poeple who cant/wont face their problems head on, poeple who run when they have fear, usually of the unknown
cowards will run when they are frightened
by aggbag September 20, 2005
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1.) A human being that physically has male reproductive organs but doesn't know the first thing about being a real man.

2.) a person who boasts about what an awesome liar he is (like it's something to be proud of) but when his lies come back to bite him in the ass, he runs away and lacks the balls to face those he's lied to.
Ryan is such a coward!
by Hateslyinghypocriticalcowards December 20, 2010
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someone who makes plans with you and when he can't make it because he spent his gas money on weed he can't even text you to tell you so he just blows you off.
dan could have just texted to tell me he couldn't make it but he's a coward.
by your messed up February 6, 2011
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