shying

Meanings

• The act of shying away from something, often due to fear or reluctance.

  - "She shyed away from the public speaking engagement."
  - "He shyed at the sight of a spider."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shying
dying , lying , spying , trying

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Homophones

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1. heighing, hying
   

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Variants

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shied , shies , shy , shying

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Forms

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shying away, shying at, shying from

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Etymology

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Originally from the Old English word 'scian', meaning 'to avoid, to dodge'. Over time, this evolved into the modern English term 'shying'.

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Related Concepts

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1. avoidance behavior: A type of behavior in which an individual deliberately avoids or stays away from particular objects, situations, or experiences due to fear, anxiety, or discomfort. Shying can be considered a form of avoidance behavior.

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Culture

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Shying has been used as a term in various cultural contexts. In equestrian sports, shying refers to a horse's reluctance or fear to move towards a particular object or situation. In literature, shying has been used as a metaphor to describe a person's reluctance or fear to face a particular situation or challenge. In art, shying has been depicted as a visual representation of fear or reluctance. In music, shying has been used as a rhythmic device to create a sense of anticipation or hesitation.

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