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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Although Canada subsequently announced that the tax would be rescinded in the interest of achieving a more broad comprehensive agreement with the U.S., Trump’s trade ultimatum exposed deep dysfunction.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Although Canada subsequently announced that the tax would be rescinded in the interest of achieving a more broad comprehensive agreement with the U.S., Trump’s trade ultimatum exposed deep dysfunction.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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Ten major warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease include memory loss, apathy, confusion about time or place, poor judgment, and difficulty with planning or organizing.—
Esther Heerema,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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In January 2020, Ozzy appeared on Good Morning America with his wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne and their children, Jack Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne, and revealed that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Four conditions qualify: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder and delusional disorder.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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At the time, Sophie was just one of 30 people to ever be confirmed with this genetic disorder.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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“Dysfunction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dysfunction. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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