Malinger and Shun

Malinger

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

Nearby Words: malingerer, malingering

Shun

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

Malinger and shun are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Malinger" instead a verb "Shun".

Nearby Word: shunned
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Shun and Malinger. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/malinger/shun
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