Drudge and Shirk

Opposite meaning words

Drudge verb - To devote serious and sustained effort.

Usage example: factory workers who must drudge all day at repetitive tasks

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Shirk is an antonym for drudge.

Nearby Words: drudgery, drudging

Shirk verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.

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Drudge is an antonym for shirk.

Nearby Words: shirker, shirked, shirking

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