cowardice

Example Sentences

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Owen, in command of a platoon, was determined to prove himself the epitome of courage rather than cowardice — an excellent commander and killer — yet his poetry depicted the results as hellish rather than glorious.

From Salon

Bob Jarvis, a professor at Nova Southeastern University’s law school, said prosecutors seemed to want to charge Peterson with “cowardice under fire,” but only the military has such laws.

From Seattle Times

His actions outraged the Parkland community, and Mr. Peterson was cast as the central character in a morality tale about cowardice and law enforcement’s duty to protect children.

From New York Times

In profane social media posts, he accused Mr. Shoigu and the military’s chief of the general staff of cowardice and corruption, and of sending Russians into slaughter.

From New York Times

Ahead of the trial, Ms Pasquion's sister told France's Europe 1 radio: "He was armed and facing defenceless women... He never tried to speak or listen. He just killed. It's pure cowardice."

From BBC