Duck and Malinger

Duck

Duck verb - To get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery.

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

Nearby Words: ducked, ducking, ducky, duckling

Malinger

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

Nearby Words: malingerer, malingering
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