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shirked


Meanings
  • To avoid or neglect doing something that one is expected or required to do.

    - "John shirked his responsibility by not attending the team meeting."
    - "Despite being warned about the consequences, Sarah continued to shirk her duties as a mother."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with shirked
shirked , worked , perked , hirked
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. shear () : To cut or remove (something, especially wool or hair) using shears or scissors.

  2. shere () : A person who shaves someone else's beard or hair.

  3. shear () : To cut or divide (something, especially a solid material) using shears, scissors, or other cutting tools.

  4. sheree () : A person who works as a professional model, especially one who appears in fashion shows or magazines.

  5. shear () : To make (a material or substance) thinner or more transparent by removing or cutting away layers.

  6. shar () : A tool or implement used for cutting, scraping, or shaving.

  7. shear () : To move or carry (something, especially a heavy or large object) from one place to another by applying a force parallel to the direction of movement.

  8. shear () : To subject (something, especially a solid material) to a shearing force, which causes the material to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  9. shear () : To make (a person or animal) move or slide (especially along a surface) by applying a force parallel to the direction of movement.

  10. shear () : To make (a material or substance) thinner or more transparent by applying a force that causes the material to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  11. shear () : To move or carry (something, especially a heavy or large object) from one place to another by applying a force that causes the object to roll or slide along a surface or along a path.

  12. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  13. shear () : To move or carry (something, especially a heavy or large object) from one place to another by applying a force that causes the object to roll or slide along a surface or along a path.

  14. shear () : To move or carry (something, especially a heavy or large object) from one place to another by applying a force that causes the object to be lifted and transported to a new location.

  15. shear () : To move or carry (something, especially a heavy or large object) from one place to another by applying a force that causes the object to be pushed or pulled along a surface or along a path.

  16. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  17. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  18. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  19. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  20. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  21. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  22. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  23. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  24. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  25. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  26. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  27. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  28. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  29. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  30. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  31. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  32. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  33. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  34. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  35. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  36. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  37. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  38. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  39. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  40. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.

  41. shear () : To apply a force that causes (a material or substance) to deform or fracture along a plane parallel to the direction of the applied force.


Variants
List of all variants of shirked that leads to same result
shirk , shirked , shirker , shirkers , shirking , shirks
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to free oneself from an obligation or duty'.


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