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fighting shy of

The phrase “fighting shy of” has 4 syllables: fight-ing shy of

It's pronounced as /ˈfaɪtɪŋ ʃaɪ ʌv/

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In the thesaurus, “fighting shy of” has 42 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fighting shy of along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for fighting shy of

Antonyms for fighting shy of

Meanings of fighting shy of

  • verb
    1. To avoid something deliberately, or to be unwilling to do, face, or commit to something; to hold back from engaging fully with a situation, idea, or responsibility.

Example Sentences

  • He is fighting shy of making a final decision.
  • She kept fighting shy of answering the difficult question.
  • The company is fighting shy of public criticism by staying silent.
  • They were fighting shy of discussing the real issue in the meeting.
  • Many investors are fighting shy of risky opportunities right now.

On this page you'll find 51 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fighting shy of, such as: accepting, averting, avoiding, banning, barring, bypassing, catching.

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keeping clear of

eluding

scaping

getting around

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