Need another word that means the same as “dysfunction”? Find 13 synonyms for “dysfunction” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Dysfunction” are: disfunction, disease, infection, complaint, problem, condition, affliction, malady, sickness, illness, ailment, infirmity, disability
Dysfunction as a Noun
Definitions of "Dysfunction" as a noun
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “dysfunction” as a noun can have the following definitions:
- (medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group.
- Abnormality or impairment in the operation of a specified bodily organ or system.
- Any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group.
- Disruption of normal social relations.
Synonyms of "Dysfunction" as a noun (13 Words)
| affliction | A cause of great suffering and distress. Poor people in great affliction. |
| ailment | An illness, typically a minor one. The doctor diagnosed a common stomach ailment. |
| complaint | The expression of dissatisfaction. A letter of complaint. |
| condition | The state of good health especially in the phrases in condition or in shape or out of condition or out of shape. The baby was in good condition at birth. |
| disability | A disadvantage or handicap, especially one imposed or recognized by the law. Differing types of disability. |
| disease | A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury. Heart disease. |
| disfunction | (medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group. |
| illness | Impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism. I ve never missed a day s work through illness. |
| infection | Moral corruption or contamination. A chest infection. |
| infirmity | The state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age. Old age and infirmity come to men and women alike. |
| malady | Impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism. An incurable malady. |
| problem | A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome. What s the problem. |
| sickness | The state that precedes vomiting. Travel sickness. |
Usage Examples of "Dysfunction" as a noun
- Sexual relationship dysfunction.
- Bowel dysfunction.
- Inner-city dysfunction.
- Erectile dysfunction.
