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poltroon

/pɒltroʊn/ noun · British & US
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What does poltroon mean?

noun

A person who lacks courage or principle; a coward. A person who is contemptibly cowardly or dishonorable.

Example

"The soldier was called a poltroon for refusing to fight in the battle."

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