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    MALFUNCTIONING

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (adjective) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Not performing or able to perform its regular functionplay

    Example:

    a malfunctioning valve

    Synonyms:

    malfunctioning; nonfunctional

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    amiss; awry; haywire; wrong (not functioning properly)

    bad; defective (not working properly)

    out of whack (out of balance or out of adjustment)

    run-down (having the spring unwound)

    Antonym:

    functioning (performing or able to perform its regular function)

     II. (verb) 

    Sense 1

    -ing form of the verb malfunction

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