Malinger (Verb)
Meaning
Avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- He was suspected of malingering after taking repeated sick leaves from work without providing any medical evidence.
- The employee was fired for malingering, as his frequent absences were deemed unjustified and lacked proper documentation.
- During wartime, many soldiers resorted to malingering to avoid being sent to the front lines.
- Her colleagues grew annoyed with her constant malingering, which was affecting the overall team's productivity and performance.
- He was accused of malingering after he suddenly developed an illness on the day of a crucial project deadline.