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7
dodging(verb, restraint, escape, retreat)
7
evasion(restraint, escape, excuse, dodge)
5
avoidance(escape, excuse, dodge, entertainment)
5
shunning(verb, restraint, escape, retreat)
5
slacking
5
soldiering
4
elusion(restraint, escape, retreat, cunning)
4
escape(restraint, excuse, avoidance, evasion)
4
goldbricking
3
goofing off(verb, expression, phrasal verb)
2
circumvention(restraint, escape, retreat, cunning)
2
disdain
2
flight(restraint, retreat, entertainment, diversion)
2
retreat(restraint, entertainment, relaxation, diversion)
2
work-shy(idle, lazy, indolent, faineant)
1
absention(restraint, retreat, entertainment, diversion)
1
abstinence
1
cop-out(escape, excuse, dodge, avoidance)
1
declination
1
delay(restraint, retreat, entertainment, diversion)
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