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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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While tech giants have been laying off workers, they’ve also been investing heavily in technology that could disrupt how people work and socialize.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

In people with Alzheimer's, amyloid-beta proteins accumulate and form clusters that disrupt communication between brain cells.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

The other is the rise of AI, which promises to disrupt all kinds of software businesses.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 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

“But you have to promise me that you won’t disrupt the class anymore,” Mrs. Brisbane told him.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney