interrupt

[in-tuh-ruhpt, in-tuh-ruhpt] / ˌɪn təˈrʌpt, ˈɪn təˌrʌpt /

VERB

bother, interfere

Synonyms

STRONGEST

break break off cut off cut short delay discontinue disturb halt heckle hinder hold up impede prevent punctuate stop suspend

STRONG

arrest check crash cut defer disconnect disjoin disunite divide in infringe inject insinuate intrude obstruct separate sever shortstop stay

WEAK

barge in break in break train of thought bust in butt in chime in come between crowd in cut in on edge in get in the way horn in lay aside put in work in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance aid allow assist begin carry on cause continue encourage facilitate forward further give go help join mend permit promote push start support

STRONG

attach combine connect couple expedite leave leave alone link unite

Example Sentences

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The cycle repeats for hours, interrupted only by short food breaks.

From BBC

Tax collection, after all, doesn’t stop when services are interrupted.

From The Wall Street Journal

The dirt beneath his feet was interrupted by something: stones, or bones.

From Literature

The little kid who used to follow me around, beg me for puzzles, interrupt me at chess tournaments with healthy snacks.

From Literature

Lemon was present when a group of demonstrators interrupted a Sunday service at Cities Church in St. Paul, targeting a pastor who they said also works for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal

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