Functioning and Haywire

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Functioning adjective - Performing or able to perform its regular function.

Usage example: a functioning flashlight

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Haywire is an antonym for functioning.

Haywire adjective - Having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind.

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Functioning is an antonym for haywire.

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