Definition of Malingering

1. Noun. Evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated. "They developed a test to detect malingering"

Exact synonyms: Skulking
Generic synonyms: Dodging, Escape, Evasion
Derivative terms: Malinger, Skulk

Definition of Malingering

1. malinger [v] - See also: malinger

Medical Definition of Malingering

1. Simulation of symptoms of illness or injury with intent to deceive in order to obtain a goal, e.g., a claim of physical illness to avoid jury duty. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Malingering

malignment
maligns
malihini
malihinis
malik
maliks
maline
malines
malinger
malinger
malingered
malingerer
malingerer
malingerers
malingering (current term)
malingering (current term)
malingers
malinois
Malinowski
malinterdigitation
malis
malism
malisms
malison
malison
malisons
malist
Mali franc
malkin
malkins

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