Malfunctions
Problems and malfunctions are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Problems" instead a noun "Malfunctions".
Problems
Malfunctions and problems are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Malfunctions" instead a noun "Problems".
Both words in one sentence
- But what they don't mention is that there were several additional malfunctions, and one or two of the events mentioned in passing in the movie were actually critical problems in reality.
Source: Freakier Than Fiction -
Further subverted in that the system creates problems with the rest of the Colorado's electronics, meaning that it can't be used for long periods of time without other systems having critical malfunctions.
Source: Series / Last Resort
Cite this Source
Problems and Malfunctions. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/malfunctions/problems
Malfunctions & Problems. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/malfunctions/problems>.
Problems or Malfunctions. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/malfunctions/problems.
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