to malinger
Pronunciation
/mɐlˈɪŋɡɚ/

Definition & Meaning of "malinger"in English

to malinger
01

to fake illness in order to skip working or doing one's duties

Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
malinger
3rd person singular
malingers
Present participle
malingering
Past simple
malingered
Past participle
malingered
Examples
Athletes risk being accused of malingering if injuries seem suspicious or prevent tournament play.
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