Synonyms for dysfunction

Most common

cluster fuck · malfunction · disfunction

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Noun

Antonyms

function, eufunction

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Definitions

1. n. 1

   A failure to function in an expected or complete manner. Usually refers to a disorder in a bodily organ (e.g. erectile dysfunction), a mental disorder, or the improper behavior of a social group.

Related words

Phrases

erectile dysfunction minimal brain dysfunction

Forms

Plural

dysfunctions → disfunctions, malfunctions…

Example sentences

• malfunction The droid drank water, which made him malfunction.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

11 letters

malfunction³, disfunction

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (malfunction³ = 3 syllables).