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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"We don't shy away from those conversations," Tanshi said, explaining that bats contribute to their ecosystems, such as by dispersing seeds and pollinating plants.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Normally, Barron’s would shy away from recommending it.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“I also don’t shy away from using my own financial journey, mistakes and all, as examples.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

As such, “Agridulce” doesn’t shy away from the political tensions of the beachside resort.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

She catches me in the rearview mirror watching her, so I don’t shy away from it.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

shy away from

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