Definition of Shirk

to dodge responsibilities

Examples of Shirk in a sentence

The man tried to shirk his duties by pretending to be ill.  🔊

A lazy manager often attempts to shirk his responsibilities by passing his tasks on to his workers.  🔊

When the teacher saw Kate trying to shirk her schoolwork, he threatened to keep her in at recess.  🔊

Frank is such an honorable worker he refuses to shirk his duties.  🔊

Because all of the soldiers are dedicated to their country, none of them will shirk their assignments.  🔊

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