chickened

verb

Meaning

To avoid a situation one is afraid of.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

yellow-bellied(English)yellow(English)crybaby(English)wimp(English)chickenhearted(English)fearful(English)cowardly(English)coward(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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