How Do You Spell MALINGER?

1. The term "malinger" is a verb that refers to the act of intentionally pretending or exaggerating illness, injury, or physical/mental weakness in order to avoid work, duty, or other responsibilities. It is an intentional and deceptive behavior employed to shirk one's obligations or evade unpleasant tasks.

   When someone malingers, they feign symptoms of sickness or disability, generally with the goal of obtaining sympathy, special treatment, or excusing themselves from specific responsibilities, such as attending school or work. Such behavior can include creating fictitious ailments or intensifying minor discomforts to appear genuinely unwell. While malingerers may convince others of their physical or emotional distress, they themselves know that they are fabricating or overplaying their symptoms.

   The term "malinger" is often used in the context of medical and military settings, where individuals attempt to deceive healthcare professionals or superiors about their well-being, hindering their ability to perform normal duties. It carries a negative connotation, as it implies dishonesty, laziness, and a lack of integrity in attempting to avoid personal responsibilities. The act of malingering is generally frowned upon as it displays a lack of commitment, jeopardizes trust, and disrupts the smooth functioning of systems that rely on individuals to fulfill their obligations.

2. To sham; to feign an illness, usually in order to escape work or excite sympathy.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. • To feign illness; in mil. or nav. lang., to protract or pretend disease in order to avoid duty.

   • Act of one who feigns himself sick in order to escape duty.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MALINGER

The word "malinger" comes from the French term "malingre", which means "unhealthy" or "sickly". This term originated from the Old French word "maisnil", meaning "beggar's malingering". The Old French word itself derived from the Latin "mansionile", referring to the dwelling of a household manager. Over time, "malingre" evolved to encompass the idea of feigning illness or pretending to be unwell. In the 18th century, during the early modern English period, "malinger" entered the English language as a verb, maintaining its meaning of pretending or exaggerating illness to avoid work or responsibilities.

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