1. to pretend to be ill or injured in order to avoid work or duty
Usage: often used in military or workplace contexts

Examples

• The soldier was caught malingering to avoid combat duty.
• She suspected her employee was malingering when he called in sick every Monday.
• The student tried to malinger by claiming a headache before the exam.
• Military doctors are trained to detect when recruits are malingering.
• He was accused of malingering after missing work for weeks with vague complaints.
• The coach knew the player was malingering to avoid practice.