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shy (from or away from)

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Synonyms & Antonyms of shy (from or away from)

as in object (to), disapprove (of)

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for shy (from or away from)

cringe (at),
disapprove (of),
frown (on or upon),
mind,
object (to)

condemn,
despise,
scorn

abhor,
abominate,
detest,
execrate,
hate,
loathe,
resent

disfavor,
dislike,
disrelish,
mislike

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for shy (from or away from)

adore,
cotton (to),
delight (in),
dig,
enjoy,
fancy,
groove (on),
like,
love,
relish,
revel (in)

admire,
appreciate,
cherish,
esteem,
regard,
respect

adore,
deify,
idolize,
revere,
reverence,
venerate,
worship

prize,
treasure,
value

drink (in),
savor
(also savour)

dote (on),
idolize

favor,
prefer

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“Shy (from or away from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shy%20%28from%20or%20away%20from%29. Accessed 18 May. 2022.

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