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poltroonery

[/pɔlˈtruːnəri/]
nounfemininepl: poltrooneries
covardia
1. The quality or state of being a poltroon; extreme cowardice or lack of courage
His poltroonery was evident when he refused to stand up for what was right.
Sua covardia ficou evidente quando se recusou a defender o que era certo.
2. An act or instance of cowardly behavior; a cowardly deed
The general's poltroonery cost the battle and many lives.
A covardia do general custou a batalha e muitas vidas.
NYC Slang
chicken behavior; being a chicken
Synonyms
cowardicepusillanimitytimiditycravennessspinelessnessfaint-heartedness
Antonyms
couragebraveryvalorheroismintrepidityfortitude

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
covardia
most common term
São Paulo
covardia
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
covardia
standard usage
Portugal
covardia
also used, though archaic poltroonaria exists

Related Idioms & Phrases

act of poltroonery
display poltroonery
accuse someone of poltroonery
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