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craven Synonyms

Another word for craven

Choosing another word for craven depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly or spineless.

Usage Example

"Critics condemned the official's cowardly refusal to speak out against the corruption scandal."

Strongest
cowardly
pusillanimous
spineless
Strong
faint-hearted
lily-livered
gutless
timorous
dastardly
feckless
Weak
timid

• noun (Context 2)

A contemptibly cowardly or faint-hearted person.

Usage Example

"In the historical drama, the nobleman was branded a coward for abandoning his allies during the crisis."

Strongest
coward
poltroon
Strong
dastard
recreant
weakling
shirker

Opposites of craven

The opposite of craven shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

brave
courageous
hero
valiant
intrepid
dauntless
heroic
fearless
See all opposites of craven

• Nearby Words

crating
cravat
crave
craven
craver
craving
craw

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Craven. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/craven
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