shirk
Pronunciation:
/ʃɜːk//ʃɝk/noun
Definitions
One who shirks, who avoids a duty or responsibility.
Synonyms:dodger
verb
Definitions
To avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from.
To evade an obligation; to avoid the performance of duty, as by running away.
Example: If you have a job, don't shirk from it by staying off work.
To procure by petty fraud and trickery; to obtain by mean solicitation.