1. plural of cowardice; instances or acts of lacking courage or being afraid to face danger or difficulty
Usage: formal; rare plural form

Examples

• The historian documented various cowardices displayed during the battle.
• His repeated cowardices in the face of adversity disappointed his followers.
• The novel explores different cowardices of its characters under pressure.
• She refused to let past cowardices define her future actions.
• The captain’s cowardices were well-known among the crew.
• Multiple cowardices were recorded in the military tribunal’s report.