Malinger and Tergiversate

Malinger

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

Nearby Words: malingerer, malingering

Tergiversate

Tergiversate verb - To avoid giving a definite answer or position.
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Malinger and tergiversate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Malinger" instead a verb "Tergiversate".

Nearby Word: tergiversation
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