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malinger in German

malinger in German is simulieren — malinger means to pretend to be ill or hurt so as to get out of work or another duty.

malinger in German

simulieren
verb
(ambitransitive) To feign illness, injury, or incapacitation in order to avoid work, obligation, or perilous risk.

What does "malinger" mean?

  1. verb To pretend to be ill or hurt so as to get out of work or another duty.
    "It has been the impression of past investigators that persons who malinger psychosis have latent tendencies for the condition."
  2. verb To deliberately hurt or infect yourself so as to get out of work or another duty.
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malinger in a sentence

  • It has been the impression of past investigators that persons who malinger psychosis have latent tendencies for the condition.
  • It is not uncommon on exam days for several students to malinger rather than prepare themselves.

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What is "malinger" in German?
"malinger" in German is simulieren. malinger means: To pretend to be ill or hurt so as to get out of work or another duty.
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