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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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In animal studies, mice with genetic changes that disrupt this receptor developed low bone density early in life, closely resembling osteoporosis in humans.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Military spending around the globe is increasing, but traditional prime contractors are facing competition from so-called neo-primes that want to disrupt the sector with low-cost, autonomous battle systems.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

A mistake would disrupt the workings of the city for no reason.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy

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