coward
nounUK /ˈkaʊ.əd/
US /ˈkaʊ.ɚd/
A coward is someone who is too scared to do something brave.
He called his little brother a coward for running away from the spider.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person who lacks the courage to face danger or pain.
The soldiers refused to be seen as cowards in battle.
3. Someone who avoids taking responsibility for their actions.
It was a coward's move to blame the mistake on a teammate.
4. Used as an insult for someone who backs out of a challenge.
Only a coward would quit the race before the finish line.