Ducking and Shirking

Ducking

Ducking noun - The act or a means of getting or keeping away from something undesirable.

Shirking and ducking are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shirking" instead a noun "Ducking".

Nearby Words: duck, ducked, ducky

Shirking

Shirking noun - The evasion of work or duty.
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Ducking and shirking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ducking" instead a noun "Shirking".

Nearby Words: shirk, shirker, shirked
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