Malingering
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Malingering is a noun meaning present participle and gerund of malinger.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of malinger.
More Meanings
- The intentional feigning of an illness or injury for personal gain or to avoid a responsibility, such as work, military service, or legal consequences.
Word Forms
- malingerings
Synonyms for malingering
Depending on context, synonyms include skulking.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include skulking, turkey, mimesis, presenteeism, somatization, medicalization.
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