Definition of Craven

1. Noun. An abject coward.

Exact synonyms: Poltroon, Recreant
Generic synonyms: Coward
Derivative terms: Poltroon, Recreant

2. Adjective. Lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful. "This recreant knight"
Exact synonyms: Recreant
Similar to: Cowardly, Fearful
Derivative terms: Cravenness, Recreant

Definition of Craven

1. a. Cowardly; fainthearted; spiritless.

2. n. A recreant; a coward; a weak-hearted, spiritless fellow. See Recreant, n.

3. v. t. To make recreant, weak, spiritless, or cowardly.

Definition of Craven

1. to make cowardly [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: cowardly

Lexicographical Neighbors of Craven

crating
craton
cratonic
cratons
cratur
craturs
craunch
craunched
craunches
craunching
cravat
cravats
cravat bandage
crave
craved
craven (current term)
cravened
cravening
cravenly
cravenness
cravennesses
cravens
craver
cravers
craves
craving
cravings
craw
craw-craw
crawdad

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