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shirk

/ʃɜːrk/ verb · British & US
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What does shirk mean?

verb

to avoid doing something, especially a duty or responsibility, often by pretending to be busy or unable to do it. to evade or neglect a task or obligation.

Example

"She tried to shirk her responsibilities by claiming she was too tired to work."

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