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5 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Poltroon' in a Sentence

"A miserable coward; someone lacking courage." more

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Despite his boasting, he proved to be nothing more than a poltroon when confronted with a challenging situation.
The kingdom was betrayed by a group of poltroons who sided with the enemy during the critical battle.
The poltroons abandoned their posts in the face of danger, leaving their comrades to fend for themselves.
The poltroons whispered malicious gossip behind closed doors, lacking the courage to confront their issues openly.
The poltroons scattered like frightened mice when the alarm sounded, revealing their true cowardice.

Poltroon

pol-troon
nounA miserable coward; someone lacking courage.

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Last Updated On: July 3, 2024
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