milksop Antonyms
Meaning of milksop
milksop (n)
a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
milksop (n.)
A piece of bread sopped in milk; figuratively, an effeminate or weak-minded person.
milksop Sentence Examples
- The milksop cowered in fear as the bully towered over him.
- Despite his size, the milksop was surprisingly courageous and stood up to his tormentors.
- The effeminate milksop was teased mercilessly for his unmanly demeanor.
- The milksop's feeble attempts to defend himself only served to further humiliate him.
- The hardened criminal had no patience for the milksop's timid ways.
- The milksops in the infantry were often picked on by their more robust comrades.
- The milksop's reputation for weakness followed him wherever he went.
- The milksop's fear of confrontation led him to avoid social situations.
- The milksop's delicate sensibilities made him an easy target for ridicule.
- Despite his milksop exterior, the man possessed a surprising inner strength.
FAQs About the word milksop
a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertiveA piece of bread sopped in milk; figuratively, an effeminate or weak-minded person.
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The milksop cowered in fear as the bully towered over him.
Despite his size, the milksop was surprisingly courageous and stood up to his tormentors.
The effeminate milksop was teased mercilessly for his unmanly demeanor.
The milksop's feeble attempts to defend himself only served to further humiliate him.
