Dysfunction and Malfunction

Dysfunction

Dysfunction noun - (medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group.
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Malfunction and dysfunction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Malfunction" instead a noun "Dysfunction".

Nearby Word: dysfunctional

Malfunction

Malfunction noun - A failure to function normally.

Dysfunction and malfunction are semantically related. You can use "Dysfunction" instead a noun "Malfunction".

Nearby Words: malfunctioning, malfunctioned

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Malfunction and Dysfunction. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dysfunction/malfunction
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Malfunction or Dysfunction. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/dysfunction/malfunction.
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