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How to say: shirk

Spelling: Shirk Syllables  shirk
US accent
/ʃˈɜːk/
UK accent
/ʃˈɜːk/
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Definition

Definition — avoid (one's assigned duties)

e.g. “The derelict soldier shirked his duties”

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