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2 | 38% | 7 | Feigns sickness to avoid work | |
3 | 28% | 8 | Frequently done to avoid sickness | |
Feign Sickness To Avoid Work Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "MALINGER" which means:
- verb
- • Avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill
An example sentence would be:
- • "He would often malinger in order to avoid doing any work."
- • "She pretended to be sick to malinger and skip school."
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