Shies Synonyms

An act of throwing
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. timidities
  2. slings
  3. pitches
  4. launches
  5. hurls
  6. heaves
  7. flings
  8. casts
To send through the air with a motion of the hand or arm
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. fires
  2. tosses
  3. throws
  4. slings
  5. shoots
  6. pitches
  7. launches
  8. hurtles
  9. hurls
  10. heaves
  11. flings
  12. dashes
  13. darts
  14. casts
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To draw away involuntarily, usually out of fear or disgust
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. quails
  2. flinches
  3. starts
  4. shrinks
  5. recoils
  6. blenches
  7. demurs
  8. cringes
  9. winces

Words Related to Shies

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Shies Sentence Examples

  • It's not the ideal setting for a teen who is dealing with a crisis and/or substance abuse or shies away from authority.

  • Dickinson never shies away from confrontation, that's for sure.

  • The company shies away from items made with Genetically Engineered (GMO) corn and soy fibers as well.

  • Indeed, Scorpio thrives on emotional intensity and craves the release that comes with airing out grievances, while Virgo shies away from disputes and potential areas of conflict.

  • Just as biologists patiently wait for shy animals to emerge from the forest to be captured on camera, Sasquatch hunters must also remain patient since it's believed that the elusive creature shies away from human habitation.

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