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Definitions

shy away from

VERB
eschew
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abandon avoid forgo forswear renounce shun swear off
STRONG
abjure abstain double duck elude evade refrain sacrifice shy
WEAK
give up have no truck with let well enough alone not touch steer clear of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
face keep meet
STRONG
take on
WEAK
embrace like love

Example Sentences

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Still, he doesn’t shy away from making pointed critiques where he sees fit.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

He said many patients had never heard of penile cancer and that even with prostate cancer - where there is more awareness - men shy away from getting help due to embarrassment.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The upcoming sequel does not shy away from these realities.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

One difference between Buffett and Abel, according to those who know both men: Abel doesn’t shy away from confrontation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

For some reason, the wolf actually seemed to shy away from the sword’s light, baring its teeth as its eyes locked on Jack’s weapon.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

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