Definitions
- Describing a cowardly behavior or action. - Referring to someone who lacks courage or bravery. - Talking about an act of fear or timidity.
- Describing a cowardly or fearful behavior. - Referring to someone who lacks courage or bravery. - Talking about an act of extreme fear or timidity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of courage or bravery.
- 2Both words are adverbs that modify verbs.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words can be used to criticize someone's behavior or actions.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Cravenly implies a more extreme level of fear or cowardice than poltroonishly.
- 2Usage: Poltroonishly is less common and more formal than cravenly, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 3Connotation: Poltroonishly has a slightly less negative connotation than cravenly, which is often associated with extreme cowardice or betrayal.
- 4Context: Poltroonishly is often used to describe a specific behavior or action, while cravenly can also be used to describe a person's character or personality.
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Remember this!
Poltroonishly and cravenly are synonyms that describe a lack of courage or bravery. However, cravenly implies a more extreme level of fear or cowardice than poltroonishly. While poltroonishly is less common and more formal, cravenly is more commonly used in everyday language and has a stronger negative connotation.
