infirmity
nounA weakness or lack of strength, sometimes related to age or illness.
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nounAn illness or a serious problem affecting something.
malingerer
nounA person who pretends to be ill to avoid work or duty.
A person who pretends to be ill to avoid work or duty
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recuperate
verbTo recover strength or well-being after strain or illness.
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serenity
nounA state of calm and peacefulness.
tranquility
nounA condition of calm and peacefulness.
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