malingers

[US]/məˈlɪŋɡəz/
[UK]/məˈlɪŋɡərz/

Translation

vi.to pretend illness in order to avoid duty

Phrases & Collocations

malingers at work

malingers for attention

malingers during exams

malingers to avoid

malingers when sick

malingers for sympathy

malingers in class

malingers to escape

malingers from duty

malingers on weekends

Example Sentences

some employees tend to malinger when they are unhappy at work.

it's easy to spot those who malinger during flu season.

the doctor was suspicious that the patient was malingering.

he often malingers to avoid going to school.

management is cracking down on employees who malinger.

she suspected her colleague was malingering to get a day off.

malingering can lead to serious consequences at work.

he was caught malingering and faced disciplinary action.

some people malinger to manipulate the system for benefits.

malingering can undermine the trust in a team.

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