misfunction
1 of 2noun
mis·func·tion ˌmis-ˈfəŋ(k)-shən 
plural misfunctions
: failure to function in a normal or correct way
Presidential criticism is rarely provoked by the usual ongoing malfunctions and misfunctions of the press.
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2 of 2verb
misfunctioned; misfunctioning
intransitive verb
: to function abnormally or incorrectly : malfunction
His radio had misfunctioned—he could talk to his crew but couldn't hear them—so the decision to drive conservatively and stretch his fuel had been all his. Sam Moses
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Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1886, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1918, in the meaning defined above