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to shirk
01
to avoid or neglect one's responsibilities, often by finding ways to escape from them
Transitive: to shirk responsibilities
Examples
Instead of completing the assigned project, he tends to shirk his responsibilities by procrastinating and avoiding the necessary work.
In order to succeed in a team, it 's crucial for everyone to contribute actively and not shirk their role.
02
to avoid doing something difficult or unpleasant because of reluctance or unwillingness
Intransitive
Examples
She shirked from taking on the project because it seemed too complicated.
He shirked from making the difficult call, knowing it would not be easy.
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