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Vinony

shy away

verb

  1. avoid in fear
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Wiktionary

verb

Etymology: shy + away.

  1. to draw back in fear, cringe, back down

    “O. H. Krill, A Situation Report on Our Acquisition of Advanced Technology and Interaction with Alien Cultures They may shy away if witnesses or law officers try to approach.”