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DYSFUNCTION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DYSFUNCTION?

Need another word that means the same as “dysfunction”? Find 13 synonyms for “dysfunction” in this overview.

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Dysfunction as a Noun
Definitions of "Dysfunction" as a noun
Synonyms of "Dysfunction" as a noun (13 Words)
Usage Examples of "Dysfunction" as a noun

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.