Dawdler and Shirker

Dawdler

Dawdler noun - Someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others.
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Shirker and dawdler are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shirker" instead a noun "Dawdler".

Nearby Words: dawdle, dawdling, dawdled

Shirker

Shirker noun - One who deliberately avoids work or duty.
Usage example: even before we weighed anchor, the captain forcefully served notice that there would be no shirkers on his ship

Dawdler and shirker are semantically related. You can use "Dawdler" instead a noun "Shirker".

Nearby Words: shirk, shirked, shirking
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