Synonyms for malfunction
mælˈfʌŋk ʃənmal·func·tion

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1. malfunctionverb

   a failure to function normally

   Antonyms:
   operate, work, function, go, run

2. malfunction, misfunctionverb

   fail to function or function improperly

   "the coffee maker malfunctioned"

   Synonyms:
   misfunction

   Antonyms:
   run, go, operate, work, function

Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dysregulation

   Submitted by Nwosu.everest on November 2, 2022  

2. glitch

   a failure to function in a normal or satisfactory manner;(of a piece of equipment or machinery) fail to function normally or satisfactorily.

   "there was a malfunction in the software." "the computer game malfunctioned, and deleted my progress."

   Submitted by rinat on August 12, 2019  

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1. List of paraphrases for "malfunction":

   malfunctioning, dysfunction, failure, judgement, anomaly, abnormality, defect, fault

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1. Carabinieri Lt. Col. Alberto Cicognani:

   Because of a malfunction, the brake was continuing to engage even when it wasn’t supposed to, to prevent the cabin from halting during the transport of passengers, they chose to not remove the dispositive that blocked the emergency brake.

2. Domenico Savarese:

   Although accident rates will theoretically fall, new risks will come with autonomous vehicles, what should be done in the case of a faulty software algorithm? Should manufacturers be required to monitor vehicles post-sale in the case of a malfunction or a hacker attack?

3. American Heritage:

   There was a periscope through which the pilot could observe the tail assembly for signs of ice accumulation or mechanical malfunction.

4. Rick Lehner:

   Due to a target malfunction, the test wasn't conducted and an interceptor wasn't launched.

5. Justin Timberlake:

   I am sorry if anyone was offended by the wardrobe malfunction during the half time performance.