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Meaning of malingerer
A person who pretends to be ill or injured in order to avoid work or duty
Etymology of malingerer
The word "malingerer" originates from the French word "malinger", which means "to feign illness"
The term has been used in English since the mid-17th century to describe someone who pretends to be ill or injured in order to avoid work or duty
Synonyms
Definitions
- A person who pretends or exaggerates illness or disability in order to avoid work, duty, or other responsibilities
- * A person who shirks or avoids their duties or responsibilities by feigning illness or injury
Usage Examples
- The doctor suspected that the patient was a malingerer and not genuinely ill
- * The soldier was accused of being a malingerer and was court-martialed for feigning injury