vile

Definitions of vile
  1. noun
    a person who shows fear or timidity
    synonyms: codardo, fifone, pecora, vigliacco
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    types:
    femminuccia
    a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
    type of:
    anima, elemento, essere umano, individuo, microcosmo, persona, tipo, uomo
    a human being
  2. adjective
    of the most contemptible kind
    synonyms: abietto, basso, spregevole
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