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malinger

ma·lin·ger

UK/məˈlɪŋɡə/ US/məˈlɪŋɡɚ/ uncommon

verb

1.

avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill

Synonyms

Origin

From French malingrer, from adjective malingre (“delicate, fragile”).

Phrases

  • either factitious pretense
  • factitious disorder
  • or accuse someone of
  • to call out someone for

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