Definitions of malfunctioning
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not performing or able to perform its regular function“a malfunctioning valve”
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synonyms:
nonfunctional
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amiss, awry, haywire, wrong
not functioning properly
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bad, defective
not working properly
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out of whack
out of balance or out of adjustment
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run-down
having the spring unwound
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Antonyms:
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functioning
performing or able to perform its regular function
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functional, operative, running, working
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
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up
(used of computers) operating properly
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amiss, awry, haywire, wrong
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