shirking

(noun) the evasion of work or duty. Synonyms: slacking, soldiering, goofing off, goldbricking.

(verb) avoid (one's assigned duties). Synonyms: fiddle, shirk, shrink from, goldbrick. Example: "The derelict soldier shirked his duties."

(verb) avoid dealing with. Synonyms: shirk. Example: "She shirks her duties."