Showing cowardice means to act in a way that is fearful or lacking in courage. The term 'show cowardice' can be broken down into three words: RUN, cow, and ardice. The first word, RUN, is a verb meaning to move quickly on foot. The second word, cow, is a noun referring to an adult female bovine animal. The third word, ardice, is a noun meaning a lack of courage or bravery. Together, these three words form the phrase 'show cowardice, ' which describes a person who acts in a cowardly manner.