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fights shy of

The phrase “fights shy of” has 3 syllables: fights shy of

It's pronounced as /faɪts ʃaɪ ʌv/

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

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

Synonyms for fights shy of

Antonyms for fights shy of

Meanings of fights shy of

  • verb
    1. To avoid something, hesitate to deal with it, or be unwilling to engage with or confront it directly.

Example Sentences

  • He fights shy of taking responsibility for the mistake.
  • The company fights shy of discussing its financial problems publicly.
  • She fights shy of confrontation in difficult situations.
  • The government fights shy of revealing sensitive information.
  • Many investors fight shy of risky opportunities during unstable markets.

On this page you'll find 51 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fights shy of, such as: accepts, averts, avoids, bans, bars, bypasses, catches.

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