shirk verb

/ʃɜːk/

/ʃɝːk/ v [I or T] disapproving

Definition

to avoid work, duties or responsibilities, especially if they are difficult or unpleasant

If you shirk your responsibilities/duties now, the situation will just be that much harder to deal with next month.

I shall not shirk from my obligations.

(Definition of shirk verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

to worry

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