Word: malingered
To feign illness, injury, or incapacitation in order to avoid work, obligation, or perilous risk. Example: It is not uncommon on exam days for several students to malinger rather than prepare themselves.
To self-inflict real injury or infection (to inflict self-harm) in order to avoid work, obligation, or perilous risk.
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