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malfunction vs go bad

go bad vs malfunction

malfunction is a noun but go bad is not a noun.

malfunction and go bad both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
malfunction Yes No Yes No
go bad No No Yes No
As verbs, go bad is a hypernym of malfunction; that is, go bad is a word with a broader meaning than malfunction:
  • malfunction: fail to function or function improperly
  • go bad: stop operating or functioning
Other hypernyms of malfunction include break, break down, conk out, die, fail, give out, give way, go.
malfunction (noun) go bad (noun)
a failure to function normally
malfunction (verb) go bad (verb)
fail to function or function improperly become unfit for consumption or use
stop operating or functioning
Difference between malfunction and go bad

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