Timid ???

OK - I've taken out the energy..........................

Doubt ???

You’re on the right track, domino - taking out the energy whittles it down.

 

No, not timid and not doubt. Put yourself in, though…

Maims?

I just realised she_el suggested Maims earlier and it's not the answer.

Maids would fit too: same + id - e, but I don't see how it could be the answer.

I'm ready to give her a ' baldachin '. lol