metanomen

/ˌmɛtəˈnoʊmɛn/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who pretends to be sick or injured in order to gain sympathy or attention, often for financial gain.

“The doctor suspected that the patient was a metanomen and referred her to a psychologist for evaluation.”

Synonyms

  • hypochondriac
  • malingerer

Antonyms

  • genuine
  • sincere