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.
Coward. 1  Borne in the escutcheon with his tail doubled between his legs; -- said of a lion. 2  Destitute of courage; timid; cowardly. 3  Belonging to a coward; proceeding from, or expressive of, base fear or timidity.4  A person who lacks courage; a timid or pusillanimous person; a poltroon. 5  To make timorous; to frighten.oward. 1  Borne in the escutcheon with his tail doubled between his legs; -- said of a lion. 2  Destitute of courage; timid; cowardly. 3  Belonging to a coward; proceeding from, or expressive of, base fear or timidity. 4  A person who lacks courage; a timid or pusillanimous person; a poltroon. 5  To make timorous; to frighten.