Dally and Malinger

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Dally verb - To spend time doing nothing.

Usage example: I kept dallying at my desk until I couldn't put off doing my work any longer

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

Nearby Words: dallied, dallying

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

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

Nearby Words: malingerer, malingering

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