disrupted (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈrʌptɪd/

Definition

Prevented from continuing or functioning in the normal way; disturbed.

Examples

• The storm disrupted power to thousands of homes.

• His sleep was disrupted by nightmares.

• The meeting was disrupted by a sudden fire alarm.

How to Use disrupted

disrupt something (collocation)

To cause disorder or interruption in something. — "The protest aimed to disrupt the government's agenda."

disrupted by something (prepositional phrase)

Having its normal functioning or continuity interrupted by an external factor. — "The flight was disrupted by a technical issue."

Synonyms of disrupted

Words with a similar meaning to disrupted:

• interrupted
• disturbed
• hindered
• marred

Antonyms of disrupted

Words with the opposite meaning to disrupted:

• continued
• maintained
• facilitated

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