Goldbrick (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Avoid (one's assigned duties); "The derelict soldier shirked his duties".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Shrink From
• Fiddle
• Shirk

Hypernyms

• Avoid

Hyponyms

• Slack
• Skulk
• Malinger
• Scrimshank

Related Words

• Goldbricking (noun)

Meaning ²

Deprive of by deceit; "He swindled me out of my inheritance"; "She defrauded the customers who trusted her";.

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Rook
• Victimize
• Mulct
• Con
• Diddle
• Scam
• Bunco
• Hornswoggle
• Swindle
• Nobble
• Short-change
• Defraud

Hypernyms

• Cheat
• Rip Off
• Chisel

Hyponyms

• Short
• Short-change