Synonyms for

Disrupting

Verb / dɪˈsrʌptɪŋ / Another word for disrupting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

disrupt cutoff interrupt breakup

Synonyms by register

Formal

interrupting disturbing disorganizing upsetting deranging

Informal

messing up shaking up rocking throwing off

Literary

unsettling discomposing

Antonyms

stabilizing organizing arranging calming ordering systematizing harmonizing

Common collocations

  • disrupting the market
  • disrupting the flow
  • disrupting the peace
  • disrupting the system
  • disrupting the economy
  • disrupting the service
  • disrupting communication

Word family

noun disruption
verb disrupt
adjective disruptive
adverb disruptively

Usage note

Often used in business contexts to describe innovation that fundamentally changes a market. Can sometimes have negative connotations of causing chaos or disorder.

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