malfunction

noun/verb
mælˈfʌŋk.ʃən

Meaning

A failure to function normally or satisfactorily; a defect or breakdown.

Example Sentences

The engine malfunctioned due to overheating.

Synonyms

breakdown, defect, failure

Antonyms

functionality, efficiency, performance

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