aufscheuen
startle · shy away
The German word "aufscheuen" is a verb that means to shy away from or startle at something. It is comprised of the separable prefix "auf-" implying an upward or a sudden movement, and "scheuen", meaning "to shy" or "to avoid" due to fear or dislike. "Aufscheuen" could be used to describe the reaction of an animal that bolts or a person who recoils from something unexpected or unpleasant. Words with similar meaning in German include "zurückschrecken" (to flinch), "ausweichen" (to evade), and "sich scheuen" (to balk).
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Examples
Elefanten scheuen oft auf, wenn sie Bedrohungen wahrnehmen.word
Elephants often startle when they perceive threats.
Vögel scheuen schnell auf, wenn man sich ihnen nähert.word
Birds startle quickly when one approaches them.
Das Pferd scheut plötzlich auf.word
The horse suddenly shies away.
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