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malingering Synonyms

Another word for malingering

Choosing another word for malingering depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The act or practice of intentionally feigning or exaggerating physical or psychological illness in order to avoid work, duty, or legal responsibility, or to obtain financial gain.

Usage Example

"Forensic psychologists use specialized diagnostic assessments to detect shirking in disability claims."

Strong
shirking
goldbricking
skiving
feigning
faking

• adjective (Context 2)

Pretending to be ill or incapacitated in order to escape duty, work, or responsibility.

Usage Example

"The supervisor grew frustrated with the shirking employee who conveniently fell ill before every major deadline."

Strong
shirking
goldbricking
work-shy
slacking

Opposites of malingering

The opposite of malingering shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

diligent
conscientious
dutiful
industriousness
conscientiousness
hardworking
industrious
diligence
See all opposites of malingering

• Nearby Words

malignant
malignantly
malimbe
malingering
malkoha
mall
mallard

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Malingering. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/malingering
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