Associations to the word «Shirk»

Wiktionary

SHIRK, verb. (transitive) To avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from.
SHIRK, verb. (intransitive) To evade an obligation; to avoid the performance of duty, as by running away.
SHIRK, verb. To procure by petty fraud and trickery; to obtain by mean solicitation.
SHIRK, noun. One who shirks
SHIRK, noun. (Islam) the unforgivable sin of idolatry

Dictionary definition

SHIRK, verb. Avoid (one's assigned duties); "The derelict soldier shirked his duties".
SHIRK, verb. Avoid dealing with; "She shirks her duties".

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn