avoidAvoid swimming in areas where sharks are known to congregate.
evadeformalPlease don’t think I’m trying to evade my responsibility.
dodgeHe tried to dodge his military service.
run away fromI didn't often run away from difficult decisions.
sidestepThis is not a responsibility you can sidestep.
shirkdisapprovingSome Democrats have accused him of shirking his duty.
skipinformalIs your child skipping school?
missDepressed patients often miss therapy appointments.
get out ofI managed to get out of washing-up duties.