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malingering

Malingering (noun) means the intentional feigning of an illness or injury for personal gain or to avoid a responsibility, such as work, military service, or legal consequences.

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The intentional feigning of an illness or injury for personal gain or to avoid a responsibility, such as work, military service, or legal consequences.
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"malingering" (noun) means the intentional feigning of an illness or injury for personal gain or to avoid a responsibility, such as work, military service, or legal consequences.

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