Face and Shirk

Face

Face verb - To oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage.
Usage example: movie superheroes who are ever ready to face danger without blinking an eye

Shirk is an antonym for face.

Nearby Words: faced, facing, facer, faceless

Shirk

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

Face is an antonym for shirk in avoid topic.

Nearby Words: shirker, shirked, shirking

Common collocations

people face people shirk people
facts face facts shirk facts
eyes face eyes shirk eyes
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