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Complete Definition of "malinger"

was wotd|2007|July|22
English
Etymology
From F. malingrer, from adjective malingre.

Pronunciation
italbrac|RP IPA|/m��lɪ�ɡ�/
italbrac|US IPA|/m��lɪ�ɡ�/
audio|en-us-malinger.ogg|Audio (US)
rhymes|ɪ�ɡ�(r)

Verb
en-verb

  1. intransitive To feign illness, injury, or incapacitation in order to avoid work or obligation.

#: It is not uncommon on exam days for several students to malinger rather than prepare themselves.

Related terms
malingerer
malingering
malingery

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