mis·func·tion
ˌmis-ˈfəŋ(k)-shən 
plural misfunctions
: failure to function in a normal or correct way
Presidential criticism is rarely provoked by the usual ongoing malfunctions and misfunctions of the press.—
Hodding Carter III
Hodding Carter III
misfunctioned; misfunctioning
: to function abnormally or incorrectly : malfunction
His radio had misfunctioned—he could talk to his crew but couldn't hear them—so the decision to drive conservatively and stretch his fuel had been all his.—Sam Moses
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Ibrahim Cissé, 38, of Pasadena, California: Cellular biophysicist developing microscopy tools to investigate the subcellular processes underlying genetic regulation and misfunction.
—Grace Hauck, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2021
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“Misfunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misfunction. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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