Synonyms of malfunction

malfunction

verb

as in to fail

to fail to function or work properly

A software problem is causing the system to malfunction.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fail
• crash
• die
• act up
• stall
• cut out
• break down
• give out
• break
• sputter
• fizzle
• jam
• conk (out)
• wheeze

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• start (up)

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of malfunction

This means the pressure is on for Rachel, whose team is dwindling faster than the battery of your deliberately malfunctioning iPhone 15. —Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024

The scientific director for the company that owned the Titan submersible that imploded last year while on its way to the Titanic wreckage testified Thursday that the sub had malfunctioned just prior to the fatal dive. —Patrick Whittle, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2024

Investigators are now looking into whether malfunctioning lighting on the tower played a role in the crash, which toppled the structure. —Hanna Park, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024

One mine employee, 46-year-old tour guide and Victor resident Patrick Weier, was killed on Oct. 10 when a mine elevator malfunctioned while lowering 11 people down the shaft. —Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2024