dysfunction
noun/dɪsˈfʌŋkʃən/
Frequency rank: #7,469 most common English word
Meaning
impaired or abnormal functioning of a system, organ, or group.
Example sentence
The therapist helped the family work through years of dysfunction and rebuild trust.
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