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verb • avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill | ||||||||
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noun • the evasion of work or duty | ||||||||
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noun • Truancy, especially from school. | ||||||||
Avoid Work By Feigning Illness Crossword Clue
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MALINGER which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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MALINGER
Updated: October 13, 2023
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1 | Act of feigning illness to avoid duty | |
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13 Aug 2019 | The Guardian Quick / 13 Aug 2019 |
3 | Feigning illness or injury to avoid work | |
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New York Times -
01 Mar 2005 | New York Times / 01 Mar 2005 |
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