Poltroons abandoned the outpost at the first sign of danger, forcing the few brave defenders to hold the line alone.

No one respected him after he proved himself a poltroon in the face of danger.

His poltroon decision to avoid the meeting cost the team a crucial opportunity.

The committee condemned his poltroonism when he fled the scene instead of confronting the problem.

His poltroonish refusal to stand up to the bully disappointed everyone who had admired his earlier courage.

Accused of poltroonery, he refused to stand up for his friends when they needed him most.

Despite his promises of bravery, his poltrooneries were obvious to everyone at the front.

He poltroonishly fled the battlefield while his comrades stood their ground.