verb, informal as in strong fondness

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cowering, craven, pussyfooting

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Example:They accused him of wimping and cowering from the responsibility.

Definition:in a state of fear and trembling, as before or from something or someone; show a lack of courage; behave in a meek or timid way.

From cowering

Example:He’s a craven, always wimping out at the last moment.

Definition:showing a lack of vigor, spirit, or strength; lacking courage or determination.

From craven

Example:She was too pussyfooting and wimping to propose a solution.

Definition:acting nervously or irresolutely; avoiding confronting a problem head-on, especially in a way that suggests a lack of courage or determination.

From pussyfooting