102. Cowardice

See also 41. BEHAVIOR ; 156. FEAR

invertebracy

the state or quality of being without a backbone, hence, metaphorically, spinelessness; lack of strength of character.

poltroonery

cowardice; cowardly behavior. — poltroon , n. — poltroonish , adj .

pusillanimity

a cowardly, irresolute, or fainthearted condition. — pusillanimous , adj .

recreancy

cowardice, treason, or disloyalty. — recreant , n., adj .