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disrupt

[dis-ruhpt] / dɪsˈrʌpt /
VERB
upset, disorganize
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disturb rattle
STRONG
agitate bollix confuse disarray discombobulate discompose disorder muddle rummage shake spoil throw unsettle
WEAK
mess up mix up muck up muddy the waters psych out put off rattle one's cage screw up upset the apple cart
Antonyms
STRONGEST
appease soothe
STRONG
calm clear up compose enlighten explain help order organize
WEAK
arrange ready
VERB
break, interrupt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breach break into obstruct
STRONG
fracture hole intrude open rupture unsettle upset
WEAK
break up interfere with
Antonyms
STRONG
close order
WEAK
arrange organize ready

Example Sentences

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The research team wanted to determine whether signals from these cells could disrupt otherwise healthy lungs.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Tech companies are contending with the rise of artificial intelligence, which could disrupt the way people shop.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Morgan analysts say may disrupt the smooth functioning of energy markets, raising the risk of reduced liquidity and bottlenecks in crude flows.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Meanwhile, shipping through Hormuz remains severely restricted, with persistent attacks continuing to disrupt the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Something passes over his face, a hesitance, before he asks, “Could you...maybe you could show me around here sometime? If it wouldn’t disrupt your training?”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.