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Poltroon

usgb/pɑːlˈtruːn/Volume
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Archaic Usage

Poltroon is old-fashioned; modern speakers rarely use it, preferring simpler words like 'coward'.

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In the ancient tale, the knight called his challenger a poltroon.
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Literary Flair

Poltroon may appear in literature to add a historical or dramatic tone.

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The villain, a true poltroon at heart, fled at the first sign of trouble.
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Avoid Misuse

Don't confuse poltroon with bravery-related virtues; it solely describes the lack of courage.

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His actions were not valiant but those of a poltroon.
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