Definition of Shirk

1. Verb. Avoid (one's assigned duties). "The derelict soldier shirked his duties"

Exact synonyms: Fiddle, Goldbrick, Shrink From
Generic synonyms: Avoid
Specialized synonyms: Scrimshank, Malinger, Skulk, Slack
Derivative terms: Goldbricking, Shirker, Shirking

2. Verb. Avoid dealing with. "She shirks her duties"
Generic synonyms: Avoid

Definition of Shirk

1. v. t. To procure by petty fraud and trickery; to obtain by mean solicitation.

2. v. i. To live by shifts and fraud; to shark.

3. n. One who lives by shifts and tricks; one who avoids the performance of duty or labor.

Definition of Shirk

1. Verb. (transitive) To avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from. ¹

2. Noun. one who shirks ¹

3. Noun. (Islam) the unforgivable sin of idolatry ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Shirk

1. to avoid work or duty [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shirk

shipyards
shiquolts
shir
shiralee
shiralees
shiranui-gata
shire
shire horse
shire horses
shire town
shired
shireman
shiremen
shires
shiring
shirk (current term)
shirked
shirker
shirkers
shirking
shirks
shirky
shirl
shirley
shirokshinite
shirozulite
shirr
shirra
shirras
shirred

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