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to shirk
01
to avoid doing something difficult or unpleasant because of reluctance or unwillingness
Intransitive
02
to avoid or neglect one's responsibilities, often by finding ways to escape from them
Transitive: to shirk responsibilities
shirk
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shirker
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shirker
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shirking
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shirking
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Example
Some individuals may shirk community service or volunteer opportunities, missing the chance to make a positive impact.
The manager saw through the employee's attempts to shirk their responsibilities.
The supervisor confronted the malingerer about their repeated attempts to shirk responsibilities.
He displayed a caitiff attitude, avoiding challenges and shirking responsibilities.
The manager implemented a system to track work progress, reducing the likelihood of employees attempting to shirk their duties.
