Minister to put on touching shyness (7)

I believe the answer is:

re-serve

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(Other definitions for re-serve that I've seen before include "Set aside -- shyness" , "Lack of openness" , "Lack of warmth; protected area" , "Protected wildlife area" , "Reticence" .)

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