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Soldiering

To continue steadfast; to keep striving.

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📖 Definitions of "Soldiering"

verb

1
To continue steadfast; to keep striving.
2
To serve as a soldier.
3
To intentionally restrict labor productivity; to work at the slowest rate that goes unpunished.
4
To take a ride on (another person's horse) without permission.

noun

1
The work of a soldier; military action.

🔄 Synonyms of "Soldiering"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
shirkingnoun	The act of one who shirks.
goldbricking	(also called cyberloafing or cyberslacking) the practice of doing less work than one is able to, while maintaining the appearance of working.
goofing off	an American slang term for engaging in recreation or an idle pastime while obligations of work or society are neglected.
soldiershipnoun	The state of being a soldier.
slackingnoun	the evasion of work or duty

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Soldiering"

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Word	Definition
shirkingnoun	The act of one who shirks.
goldbricking	(also called cyberloafing or cyberslacking) the practice of doing less work than one is able to, while maintaining the appearance of working.
goofing off	an American slang term for engaging in recreation or an idle pastime while obligations of work or society are neglected.
slackingnoun	the evasion of work or duty
militarynoun	(Canada, US) Relating to armed forces such as the army, marines, navy and air force (often as distinguished from civilians or police forces).
troopernoun	(military) A soldier.
conscriptionnoun	Involuntary labor, especially military service, demanded by some established authority.
enlistmentnoun	The act of enlisting.
recruitmentnoun	The process or art of finding candidates for a post in an organization, or recruits for the armed forces.
recruitingnoun	The process by which a person is recruited; recruitment.
enrolmentnoun	Alternative form of enrollment. [The act of enrolling or the state of being enrolled.]
recruitverb	To enroll or enlist new members or potential employees on behalf of an employer, organization, sports team, the military, etc.
professionnoun	A professional occupation.
soldierynoun	Soldiers considered as a group.
servicenoun	An act of being of assistance to someone.
military servicenoun	Service in an army or other military organisation, whether as a chosen job (volunteering) or as a result of an involuntary draft (conscription).
militariannoun	of or pertaining to the military
servitudenoun	The state of being a slave; slavery; being forced to work for others or do their bidding without one's consent or against one's will, either in perpetuity or for a period of time over which one has little or no control.
soldadonoun	A soldier, in Spanish-speaking contexts.
warbandnoun	(dated) A group of soldiers or other military personnel actively engaged in warfare.