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Malingerer

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: a person who pretends to be ill or exaggerates their symptoms in order to escape work or duty.

Example Sentence:

He was labeled as a chronic malingerer because he frequently faked illness to avoid attending school.

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: to pretend to be ill or exaggerate symptoms in order to avoid work or responsibility.

Example Sentence:

She malingered during her shift by pretending to have a severe headache.

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