disrupt
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These include activating immune cells, increasing oxidative stress, disrupting the blood-brain barrier, interfering with mitochondria, and damaging neurons.
From Science Daily
About one-quarter of U.S. adults have chronic pain, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with 8.5% of Americans experiencing levels that restrict their ability to work or disrupt their daily lives.
Only 77 ships have so far crossed the Strait of Hormuz in March as the Mideast war disrupts one of the world's most vital shipping routes, a maritime data firm reported Friday.
From Barron's
European governments, meanwhile, are facing rising energy costs, disrupted supply chains and delays in vital U.S.-made weapons.
It spares the host from managing a revolving door of goodbyes, avoids disrupting the natural energy of the event and doesn’t encourage others to leave simply because they see you heading for the door.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.