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Synonyms for Staying shy of:
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• elude- baffle ,
- be beyond someone ,
- beat around the bush ,
- bilk ,
- circumvent ,
- confound ,
- cop out ,
- ditch ,
- dodge ,
- double ,
- duck ,
- eschew ,
- evade ,
- flee ,
- fly ,
- foil ,
- frustrate ,
- get around ,
- get away from ,
- give the runaround ,
- give the slip ,
- give wide berth to ,
- hem and haw ,
- not touch ,
- outrun ,
- outwit ,
- pass the buck ,
- pass up ,
- puzzle ,
- run around ,
- shirk ,
- shuck ,
- shun ,
- shy ,
- stall ,
- stay shy of ,
- steer clear of ,
- stonewall ,
- stump ,
- thwart .
- cold-shoulder ,
- cut ,
- decline ,
- despise ,
- disdain ,
- elude ,
- escape ,
- give a wide berth ,
- have no part of ,
- have nothing to do with ,
- hide out ,
- keep away from ,
- keep clear of ,
- neglect ,
- palm off ,
- refuse ,
- reject ,
- scorn ,
- shake ,
- shake off ,
- snub ,
- stand aloof from ,
- turn back on .
What are the hypernyms for Staying shy of?
Other hypernyms:
dodging, skirting, Avoiding, Evading, steering clear of, Keeping a safe distance from, Keeping one's distance from, Steering away from.
What are the opposite words for staying shy of?
Antonyms for the phrase "staying shy of" include words like "embracing," "embodying," and "engaging." When we "stay shy of" a situation, we are holding back, avoiding or staying away from it. In contrast, when we "embrace" a situation, we are eagerly and wholeheartedly engaging with it. Conversely, to "embody" a situation is to embody its essence or meaning, to become "involved" in it completely. And when we "engage" with a situation, we actively participate in it, becoming fully immersed and invested in the experience. By understanding the antonyms for staying shy of, we can develop the courage and mindset we need to truly participate in the moments that matter.
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