4syllables
malingering
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malingering is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, malingering is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofmalingering
1verb
- 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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