Definition of shirk
Verbs
avoid (one's assigned duties)
"The derelict soldier shirked his duties"
- Synonyms:
- fiddle, goldbrick, shrink from
- Types:
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scrimshank
British military language: avoid work
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malinger, skulk
avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill
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slack
avoid responsibilities and work, be idle
- Type of:
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avoid
refrain from doing something
avoid dealing with
"She shirks her duties"
- Type of:
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avoid
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
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