Shy and Shirk

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Shy verb - Start suddenly, as from fright.

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Shirk and shy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shirk" instead a verb "Shy".

Nearby Words: shying, shyness, shyly, shyer

Shirk verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.

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Shy and shirk are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shy" instead a verb "Shirk".

Nearby Words: shirker, shirked, shirking

shy expectations

shirk expectations

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