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Scheuen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Scheuen" is used as verb with the meaning of "shy away from", "avoid" or "shun".
Essential properties of "scheuen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: scheuen
- Simple past: scheute
- Participle: gescheut
regulartransitiveintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "scheuen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To shy away from, to avoid"
- Definition: "To avoid something out of fear or caution."
- Translation(s): shy away from, avoid, shun, dread
- Synonym(s): meiden, fürchten
- Antonym(s): wagen, riskieren
- Related word(s): Scheu, scheu
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er scheut die Gefahr.
- Sie scheut keine Mühe.
- Wir scheuen das Risiko.
2.) "To be shy of, to be reserved towards"
- Definition: "To show shyness or reservation towards something or someone."
- Translation(s): be shy of, be reserved towards, avoid contact
- Synonym(s): zurückschrecken, ausweichen
- Antonym(s): sich nähern, sich öffnen
- Related word(s): Scheu, schüchtern
📝 Some usage examples:
- Kinder scheuen oft Fremde.
- Er scheut den Kontakt mit anderen.
- Sie scheut die Öffentlichkeit.