cowardice

/ˈkaʊərdɪs/
noun
  1. Lack of courage to face danger, pain, or difficulty; behavior that shows fear.
    • Running away from the problem was an act of cowardice.
    • The soldier was praised for bravery, not cowardice, during the battle.
    • His cowardice in the face of the bully disappointed his friends.
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