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Meaning of Münchausen syndrome | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Alternative spelling of Münchausen syndrome
alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
A factitious (artificial) mental disorder in which a person feigns illness or psychological trauma in order to garner attention or sympathy.
countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Münchhausen-Syndrom

Français syndrome de Münchhausen

日本語ミュンヒハウゼン症候群

Русский синдро́м Мюнхга́узена

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Münchausen syndrome by proxy Munchausenism Munched muncheel München Muncher