Assume and Malinger

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Assume verb - To present a false appearance of.

Usage example: she assumed an air of nonchalance even though she was wildly ecstatic she was going on the date

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Malinger and assume are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Malinger" instead a verb "Assume".

Nearby Words: assumption, assuming

Malinger verb - Avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill.

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Assume and malinger are semantically related. You can use "Assume" instead a verb "Malinger".

Nearby Words: malingerer, malingering

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