What does the cryptic crossword clue "Shy, cut short the argument (5)" mean?

The definition is "Shy". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. TH (part of "the") + ROW (synonym of "argument") [curtailing: "cut"]; definition: "Shy," The answer is THROW.

Shy, cut short the argument (5)

Times Cryptic #28831 | 25 Across | 2024-02-05 flower

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