Shirk and Weave

Shirk

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

Weave and shirk are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Weave" instead a verb "Shirk".

Nearby Words: shirker, shirked, shirking

Weave

Weave verb - To move suddenly aside or to and fro.
Usage example: a van weaving through traffic with reckless speed

Shirk and weave are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shirk" instead a verb "Weave".

Nearby Words: weaving, weaver

Common collocations

life shirk life weave life
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