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   craven

   /ˈkreɪv(ə)n/

   adjective

   • 1. contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly: "a craven abdication of his moral duty"

   noun

   • 1. a cowardly person. archaic

   Word Origin Middle Englishcravant ‘defeated’, perhaps via Anglo-Norman French from Old French cravante, past participle of cravanter ‘crush, overwhelm’, based on Latin crepare ‘burst’. The change in the ending in the 17th century was due to association with past participles ending in -en (see -en3).

   Derivatives

   • 1. cravenly adverb
   • 2. cravenness noun

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   What does Craven mean?

   • Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! CRAVEN definition: 1. very cowardly (= not at all brave): 2. a person who is not at all brave and who is too eager to…. Learn more.

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   What is a synonym for Craven?

   • Some common synonyms of craven are cowardly, dastardly, and pusillanimous. While all these words mean "having or showing a lack of courage," craven suggests extreme defeatism and complete lack of resistance. When can cowardly be used instead of craven?

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   How do you use Craven in a sentence?

   • Use craven as you would cowardly. A craven leader is scared to lead, while a craven gymnast stays on the mat and avoids the balance beam. You can also use the word to describe other things, besides humans. Craven policies, for example, are probably weak and do not take bold measures. "Craven."

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   Where does the name Craven come from?

   • In England, it is a topographical surname associated with the medieval kingdom or shire of Craven situated in West and North Yorkshire. In Ireland, Craven is the anglicisation of O’Crábháin, the descendant of Crabhan, a sept associated with the Ui Maine (anglicisation: Hy Many) tribe of Connaught, Ireland.

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   The meaning of CRAVEN is lacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted. How to use craven in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Craven.

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   a person who is not at all brave and who is too eager to avoid danger, difficulty, or pain: I thought I was brave but I am a coward, a craven. Synonym. coward. More examples. This was the response of a craven, and is in keeping with the recent behaviour of the entire organization.

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   CRAVEN meaning: 1. very cowardly (= not at all brave): 2. a person who is not at all brave and who is too eager to…. Learn more.

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   Craven definition: cowardly; contemptibly timid; pusillanimous.. See examples of CRAVEN used in a sentence.

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   Definitions of craven. adjective. lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful. “the craven fellow turned and ran” “a craven proposal to raise the white flag” synonyms: recreant. cowardly, fearful. lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted. noun. an abject coward. synonyms: poltroon, recreant. see more. Cite this entry. Style:

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   Define craven. craven synonyms, craven pronunciation, craven translation, English dictionary definition of craven. adj. Characterized by abject fear; cowardly. n. A coward. cra′ven·ly adv. cra′ven·ness n.

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   adjective. Someone who is craven is very cowardly. [written, disapproval] They condemned the deal as a craven surrender. ...his craven obedience to his employers. Synonyms: cowardly, weak, scared, fearful More Synonyms of craven. More Synonyms of craven. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.