Associations to the word «Shirking»

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

SHIRK, verb. Avoid (one's assigned duties); "The derelict soldier shirked his duties".

SHIRK, verb. Avoid dealing with; "She shirks her duties".