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SHIRKERS Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word shirkers. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word shirkers. (close relations)
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slacker
nounn
noun

• a person who shirks his work or duty (especially one who tries to evade military service in wartime)

deadbeat
nounn
noun

• someone who fails to meet a financial obligation

dodger
nounn
noun

• a shifty deceptive person

• small oval cake of corn bread baked or fried (chiefly southern)

idler
nounn
noun

• person who does no work

lazybones
nounn
noun

• a lazy person

loafer
nounn
noun

• a low leather step-in shoe; the top resembles a moccasin but it has a broad flat heel

• person who does no work

malingerer
nounn
noun

• someone shirking their duty by feigning illness or incapacity

skiver
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couch potato
nounn
noun

• an idler who spends much time on a couch (usually watching television)

Best Hypernyms For SHIRKERS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shirkers, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
do-nothing idler layabout loafer

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