Malingering

C2 16+

Synonyms of malingering

Antonyms of malingering

Collocations of malingering

malingering behavior
Frequency: 70 %

The doctor suspected malingering behavior when the patient's symptoms didn't match their test results.

malingering symptoms
Frequency: 65 %

The psychologist identified malingering symptoms in the patient's presentation.

malingering patients
Frequency: 60 %

The hospital had a protocol for dealing with malingering patients who were seeking unnecessary medical attention.

malingering test
Frequency: 50 %

The forensic psychologist administered a malingering test to determine the validity of the defendant's claims.

Idiomatic Expressions for malingering

  • Phrase: accused of malingering
    Meaning: to be accused of pretending to be ill or injured in order to avoid work or duty
    Usage: The soldier was accused of malingering to get out of his duties.