Synonyms for malingering
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The intentional feigning of an illness or injury for personal gain or to avoid a responsibility, such as work, military service, or legal consequences.
Forms
- Plural
- malingerings → skulkings…
Example sentences
- skulking I saw him skulking downcast in the bathroom.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| malingering | rising | |
| skulking | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- skulking2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (skulking2 = 2 syllables).