🙈shirk

verb
/ʃɜːrk/

Meaning

to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility

Example Sentences

He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.

Example Expressions

shirk one's duty

Synonyms

evade, dodge, neglect, avoid, sidestep

Antonyms

fulfill, perform, face

Collocations

shirk responsibility, shirk duty, shirk work, shirk obligations

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