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poltroonery

/ˌpɒl.truːˈnɪə.ri/

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noun

/ˌpɒl.truːˈnɪə.ri/C2formalobsolete
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее крайнюю трусость или отсутствие мужества; часто считается устаревшим или литературным термином.

A noun referring to abject cowardice or lack of courage, often considered an archaic or literary term.

uncountable

  1. CowardiceC2formal

    A complete lack of courage or bravery; extreme timidity.

    ruТрусость

    • His poltroonery was evident when he fled the battlefield.
    • The general was disgusted by the poltroonery of his troops.
    • She accused him of poltroonery for not defending his beliefs.

    Synonymscowardicecowardlinesscravennessdastardlinessfaintheartednessgutlessnesspusillanimityspinelessnesstimidity

    Antonymsboldnessbraverycouragefearlessnessheroismvalor

Forms
  • poltrooneries plural form
  • poltrooneries' possessive plural form
  • poltroonery's possessive singular form
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