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What is another word for shirk?

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Verb
To avoid or get out of a responsibility
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“He did not wish to shirk his duties. As commander of the clan's warriors, his place was at his chieftain's back during his official meetings.”
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To not perform or attend to one's duties or responsibilities as expected
“If the firm were to hire a worker at a lower wage, it would be in the worker's interest to shirk on the job.”
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To move out of the way of something
“But when it comes to throwing herself into the fray, she does not shirk the blows.”
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To suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust
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To sneak about furtively
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To abscond or play truant from school or work
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To consciously evade an encounter with someone
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To fail to do something because of cowardice
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To disregard the rules and refuse to conform
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To spend one's time in an aimless, idle way
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To pass or spend (time) in idleness
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To act or move slowly or lazily
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Noun
One who dodges work or responsibilities
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A quick and nimble move, typically to elude
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A person who lacks courage
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