Malingerer and Sham

Malingerer

Malingerer noun - Someone shirking their duty by feigning illness or incapacity.
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Synonyms for Malingerer

Sham and malingerer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sham" instead a noun "Malingerer".

Nearby Words: malinger, malingering

Sham

Sham noun - A poor, insincere, or insulting imitation of something.

Malingerer and sham are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Malingerer" instead a noun "Sham".

Nearby Word: shame
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Sham and Malingerer. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/malingerer/sham
Malingerer & Sham. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/malingerer/sham>.
Sham or Malingerer. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/malingerer/sham.
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