malinger

Example Sentences

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That led to a suggestion of malingering from an unlikely source, the State Bar of California.

From Los Angeles Times

Federal officials, Berkowitz said, also worried that paying for inpatient psychiatric care would result in “malingering” — intentionally exaggerating symptoms of mental illness for some supposed personal gains.

From Seattle Times

The retirees had met the other criteria for a successful claim, which includes hours of validity testing to show that their daily lives are significantly impaired and that they are not malingering.

From Seattle Times

“The patient may consciously exaggerate all of her symptoms and frequently can be considered manipulative and malingering,” Dr. Marder noted.

From New York Times

He said an equity officer isn’t needed “to tell you that you have malingering problems … when it comes to protecting these officers’ rights.”

From Washington Post