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also disfunction
as in disease
impaired or abnormal functioning (as of a body part)
She's suffered from minor brain dysfunction since the accident.
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Recent Examples of dysfunction
One is the Israeli-Palestinian impasse, which although not the core source of regional dysfunction, is significant.
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James Jeffrey, Foreign Affairs, 4 July 2025
Interestingly, the mixed findings for Factor 1 suggest that some traits might not reflect dysfunction.
—New Atlas, 26 June 2025
Although Canada subsequently announced that the tax would be rescinded in the interest of achieving a more broad comprehensive agreement with the U.S., Trump’s trade ultimatum exposed deep dysfunction.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2025
Anxiety, depression, social dysfunction and sleep disruption have become commonplace.
—Mira Tzur, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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James Jeffrey, Foreign Affairs, 4 July 2025
Interestingly, the mixed findings for Factor 1 suggest that some traits might not reflect dysfunction.
—New Atlas, 26 June 2025
Although Canada subsequently announced that the tax would be rescinded in the interest of achieving a more broad comprehensive agreement with the U.S., Trump’s trade ultimatum exposed deep dysfunction.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2025
Anxiety, depression, social dysfunction and sleep disruption have become commonplace.
—Mira Tzur, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dysfunction
Noun
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Vaccination Rates Are Declining Despite the safety and efficacy of the vaccine, and the potential severity of the disease, vaccination rates are declining.—
Dave Wessner,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Sitting or standing on the plate for just a few minutes can help with lymphatic drainage, in return reducing swelling, boosting the immune system, and lessening the chance of disease.—
Kristin Auble,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Joel was unable to attend the screening due to his recent brain disorder diagnosis.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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In his June ruling following the competency hearing, Judge Bates said that six of seven doctors diagnosed Menzies with a neurological disorder but disagreed about its extent and effect.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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“Dysfunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dysfunction. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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