Deceive and Malinger

Deceive

Deceive verb - To cause to believe what is untrue.

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

Malinger

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

Deceive and malinger are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deceive" instead a verb "Malinger".

Nearby Words: malingerer, malingering
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