verb
malinger
Malinger (verb) means to pretend to be ill or hurt so as to get out of work or another duty.
verb
1
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."
— The Psychiatric Quarterly (1984)
"It is not uncommon on exam days for several students to malinger rather than prepare themselves."
2
To deliberately hurt or infect yourself so as to get out of work or another duty.
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Etymology
Comes from French malingrer, from the adjective malingre (“delicate, fragile”).
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What is the meaning of malinger?
"malinger" (verb) means to pretend to be ill or hurt so as to get out of work or another duty.
What is another word for malinger?
Other words for "malinger" include skulk.
What are the different meanings of malinger?
"malinger" has 2 main meanings: 1. To pretend to be ill or hurt so as to get out of work or another duty; 2. To deliberately hurt or infect yourself so as to get out of work or another duty.
