noun, verb ·1 syllable ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of shy form-of, plural

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of shy form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

diffidentinsufficientwaryabashedabout the bushafraid

Example

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"The author shies away from any direct accusation of misconduct on the part of the authorities."

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