Malinger
Malinger verb - Avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill.
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Synonyms for Malinger
Pass for and malinger are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pass for" instead a verb "Malinger".
Nearby Words: malingerer, malingering
Pass for
Pass for verb - To present a false appearance of.
Usage example: in public they pass for being a loving couple, but in reality they are anything but
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Pass for or Malinger. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/malinger/pass_for.
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