shirk

Universal Words verb ~ (from) (sth / doing sth) to avoid doing sth you should do, especially because you are too lazy: [V] Discipline in the company was strict and no one shirked. * A determined burglar will not shirk from breaking a window to gain entry. * [VN] She never shirked her responsibilities. [also V-ing] shirker noun: There is no room in our organization for shirkers.