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craven /ˈkreɪ vən/
adjective
- cowardly; contemptibly timid; pusillanimous.
noun
- a coward.
verb (used with object)
- to make cowardly.
Idioms
- cry craven, to yield; capitulate; give up.
Origin of craven
Middle English 1175-1225
Related forms: cravenly, adverb; cravenness, noun
Source: Dictionary.com
Alex is a craven man, he is a real coward.
Nice sentence Katrin.
Josh proves he is not craven anymore when it comes to altitude
I don’t like craven person.
Nice sentence Nia, however I think you mean “attitude” instead of “altitude.” Am I right? Also remember your period at the end of the sentence.
Good Azim. However, in the singular form we need an indefinite article. “I don’t like a craven person.”