Avoid or evade something out of discomfort, fear, or reluctance.
Examples:
- He shied away from all questions concerning his private life.
Origin: Late 1700s
Synonyms: recoil from, steer clear of, back away from
Avoid or evade something out of discomfort, fear, or reluctance.
Examples:
Origin: Late 1700s
Synonyms: recoil from, steer clear of, back away from