malingering

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Synonyms: lingering

Antonyms: lingering

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Noun

1. The [[intentional]] [[feigning]] of an [[illness]] or [[injury]] for [[personal]] [[gain]] or to [[avoid]] a [[responsibility]], such as [[work]], [[military service]], or [[legal]] [[consequence]]s.

Verb

1. {{infl of|en|malinger||ing-form}}

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