Related Terms. 1  1. Establishment, foundation, or organization created to pursue a particular type of endeavor, such as banking by a financial institution. 2  2. Consistent and organized pattern of behavior or activities (established by law or custom) that is self-regulating in accordance with generally accepted norms.
cowardly - lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted; cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then- P.B.Shelley. fearful. afraid - filled with fear or apprehension; afraid even to turn his head; suddenly looked afraid; afraid for his life; afraid of snakes; afraid to ask questions.
If you call someone a coward, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid dangerous or difficult situations. [disapproval] She accused her husband of being a coward. Synonyms: wimp [informal] , chicken [slang] , scaredy-cat [informal] , sneak More Synonyms of coward.