Bluff and Malinger

Bluff

Bluff verb - To present a false appearance of.
Usage example: the basketball player bluffed a shot, then passed instead

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

Nearby Words: bluffing, bluffer, bluffed, bluffy

Malinger

Malinger verb - Avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill.
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Bluff and malinger are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bluff" instead a verb "Malinger".

Nearby Words: malingerer, malingering
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