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Pretends To Be Ill Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "MALINGERS" which means:
- verb
- • Avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill
An example sentence would be:
- • "He malingers at work by constantly taking extended breaks."
- • "She malingers her illness to avoid going to school."
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