Munchausen By Internet

C2 8+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of Munchausen by Internet

fabricated illness online
virtual Munchausen syndrome
online factitious disorder

Antonyms of Munchausen by Internet

authentic illness disclosure
genuine medical support
honest online health communication

Collocations of Munchausen by Internet

online support group
Frequency: 80 %

She joined an online support group for Munchausen by Internet sufferers.

fabricate illness
Frequency: 70 %

The individual would fabricate illness symptoms to gain sympathy online.

feign symptoms
Frequency: 65 %

She would feign symptoms of various diseases in online forums.

virtual attention seeking
Frequency: 60 %

Munchausen by Internet is a form of virtual attention seeking behavior.

online deception
Frequency: 55 %

The act of Munchausen by Internet involves online deception for sympathy.

Idiomatic Expressions for Munchausen by Internet

  • Phrase: fall victim to Munchausen by Internet
    Meaning: to become deceived or manipulated by someone pretending to have an illness or medical condition online
    Usage: Many people fall victim to Munchausen by Internet schemes by donating money to fake crowdfunding campaigns for fabricated medical emergencies.