: to try to avoid (something) because of nervousness, fear, dislike, etc. They never shied from publicity. She shies away from making any predictions.
How do you say shied away?
shy away from
- abandon.
- avoid.
- forgo.
- forswear.
- renounce.
- shun.
- abstain.
- shy.
Do not shy away from meaning?
to avoid something that you dislike, fear, or do not feel confident about: I've never shied away from hard work.