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disrupt

Definition for disrupt

verb as in break, interrupt

Strongest matches

breach, break into, obstruct

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Example Sentences

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Frederiksen said that the motive for the incursion in Copenhagen had likely been to "disrupt, create unrest... to see how far you can go and test the limits."

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Hurricanes throw a huge amount of energy and heat into the atmosphere and when they head over the Atlantic they disrupt the jet stream pattern.

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Public transport and ports were disrupted in a day of action organised by some trade unions.

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IT industry body Nasscom believes the visa fee hike could "disrupt business continuity for certain onshore projects".

From BBC

Critics said the mountains were too fragile for fireworks, and the explosions, colour and smoke would have disrupted the ecosystem and local wildlife.

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

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