Malfunction

Quick meaning: Malfunction is a noun meaning Faulty functioning.

Meaning

Faulty functioning.

More Meanings

1. Failure to function.
2. To function improperly.
3. To fail to function.

Example Sentences

She told him the machine was poorly built, but they both knew that she was the one who had malfunctioned.

The group has started collecting reports of malfunctioning, crashing, or dangerous self-driving cars on its website.

This weekend, as videos of robotaxi malfunctions began appearing on social media, opponents say they are seeing their fears realized.

A 39-year-old British woman was killed when a malfunctioning ottoman bed fell on her neck and asphyxiated her, a coroner’s report said.

Word Forms

• malfunctions
• malfunctioning
• malfunctioned

Synonyms for malfunction

Depending on context, synonyms include dysfunction, misfunction.

Antonyms for malfunction

Common opposites include work, function, run, operate, go.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include misfunction, misfire, wrong-doing, defect, error, mishap.

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