avoid responsibility

/əˈvɔɪd rɪˈspɒnsəbɪləti/

refuse to accept blame or duty

He always tries to avoid responsibility when things go wrong.

He refuses to take blame or handle the consequences of his actions.

informal

To refuse to accept blame, accountability, or duty for one's actions or decisions.

The manager avoided responsibility by blaming the team for the project's failure.

The manager refused to take blame and instead shifted responsibility to the team.

She avoids responsibility by never committing to long-term plans.

She refuses to take on long-term duties or obligations.

This phrase is often used to describe someone who evades accountability or duty.

Collocations

avoid taking responsibilityrefuse to accept blame or dutyavoid personal responsibilityrefuse to take accountability for one's own actions

to shift responsibility to someone else

to evade accountability

In formal contexts, consider using 'evade responsibility' or 'shirk accountability' instead.

This phrase often implies criticism, so use it carefully in professional or polite settings.

The phrase combines 'avoid' (to keep away from) and 'responsibility' (the state of being accountable).

This phrase is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who refuses to accept blame or duty. It can carry a negative connotation.

avoid

to keep away from

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responsibility

the state of being accountable

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