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craven
UK
/ˈkreɪ.vən/
US
/ˈkreɪ.vən/
cravens
pl
UK
/ˈkreɪ.vən/
US
/ˈkreɪ.vən/
Used as a countable noun meaning ‘coward’.
Definitions
He called his opponent a craven who was afraid to debate in public.
cravened
Past Simple
cravened
Past Participle
cravening
Gerund
Archaic verb meaning ‘to yield or surrender’.
Definitions
The besieged garrison refused to craven despite starvation.
more craven
Comp.
most craven
Super.
UK
/ˈkreɪ.vən/
US
/ˈkreɪ.vən/
Translations
His craven behavior during the crisis was disappointing.
Его трусливое поведение во время кризиса было разочаровывающим.
Additional translations
Definitions
The craven soldier refused to enter the battlefield, fearing for his life.