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break down vs misfunction

misfunction vs break down

break down and misfunction both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
break down No No Yes No
misfunction No No Yes No
As verbs, misfunction is a hyponym of break down; that is, misfunction is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than break down:
  • break down: stop operating or functioning
  • misfunction: fail to function or function improperly
Other hyponyms of break down include crash, go down, blow, blow out, burn out, misfire, malfunction.
break down (verb) misfunction (verb)
collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack fail to function or function improperly
stop operating or functioning
separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts
make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features
make ineffective
cause to fall or collapse
lose control of one's emotions
fall apart
Difference between break down and misfunction

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