As adjectives the difference between scared and cowardly
is that
scared is having fear; afraid, frightened while
cowardly is showing cowardice; lacking in courage; basely or weakly fearful.
As a verb scared
is (
scare).
As an adverb cowardly is
in the manner of a coward.
scared English
Adjective
(en-adj)
Having fear; afraid, frightened.
Synonyms
* See
Verb
(head)
(scare)
Anagrams
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cowardly English
Adverb
( en adverb)
In the manner of a coward.
* , Folio Society, 2006, vol.1, p.48:
- I love to follow them, but not so cowardly , as my life remaine thereby in subjection.
Adjective
( en-adj)
Showing cowardice; lacking in courage; basely or weakly fearful.
* Shakespeare
- The cowardly rascals that ran from the battle.
* Burke
- The cowardly rashness of those who dare not look danger in the face.
Related terms
* coward
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