Meaning & use
Shirked
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Avoided or neglected a duty, obligation, or responsibility.
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He shirked his chores all week, leaving the dishes piled up.
The manager was accused of shirking his responsibility to train new staff.
A note on using this word
The verb "shirk" likely derives from the German "Schurke," meaning "scoundrel" or "rogue."
Words with a similar meaning
dodgedevadedneglected
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Words with an opposite meaning
fulfilledembraced
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