a person who lacks courage to do risky or dangerous things
A firefighter cannot be a coward. They have to be able to act quickly.
When faced with a difficult decision, he proved to be a coward, avoiding responsibility and letting others make the choice.
The soldier was accused of being a coward for fleeing the battlefield during the heat of the conflict.
In the face of adversity, she demonstrated courage, while her counterpart was labeled a coward for backing down.
The movie portrayed the antagonist as a coward who betrayed his comrades in moments of danger.
