Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shied
verb
/ʃaɪd/
Definition
To shy away means to avoid something or someone out of fear or apprehension.
Examples
- She shied away from the loud noise.
- The horse shied at the sudden movement.
Meaning
The term ‘shied’ is often used to describe the act of flinching or drawing back, particularly in relation to fear or anxiety.
Synonyms
- flinched
- recoiled
- shrank
