THESAURUS

Malinger Thesaurus

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

Synonyms for Malinger

Depending on context, synonyms include skulk.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include skulk, feign, play-act, masquerade, counterfeit, missignify.

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Possible synonyms include skulk.

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