Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
malinger
verb
/məˈlɪŋɡər/
Definition
To pretend to be sick or injured in order to avoid work or duty.
Examples
- He was accused of malingering to avoid the military service.
- The doctor suspected that she was malingering instead of being genuinely ill.
- Employees who malinger could face disciplinary actions from the company.
Meaning
Malingering involves feigning illness or incapacity, often to escape responsibilities or obligations.
Synonyms
- feign
- shirk
- pretend
- fake
