shy away from

1. Avoid, evade, as in He shied away from all questions concerning his private life. [Late 1700s]

Example Sentences

If the past is any precedent, India hasn't shied away from retaliation.

From BBC

It wasn’t without work and a lot of risk-taking— throughout her career, Harry has not been wanting to shy away from risks.

From Los Angeles Times

Like her predecessor, Dame Anna, she has not shied away from politics while in her job.

From BBC

"Any form of extreme manipulation is something that we should shy away from," he said.

From BBC

“These are folks who are not shying away from the media … they want to talk about what they’re doing.”

From Salon

Related Words

• abandon 
• avoid 
• forgo 
• forswear 
• renounce 
• shun 
• swear off