Synonyms for
Disruption
Definition
Disruption means an interruption or disturbance in something.
Synonyms & similar words
kerfuffle
break
perturbation
flutter
hurlyburly
gap
todo
commotion
hoohah
hooha
dislocation
interruption
disturbance
disturbance
interruption
interference
obstruction
halt
stoppage
delay
break
disorder
turmoil
upset
discontinuity
dislocation
disorderliness
disarrangement
confusion
chaos
mayhem
bedlam
pandemonium
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- economic disruption
- technological disruption
- major disruption
- significant disruption
- disruption of service
- disruption to traffic
- business disruption
- social disruption
Word family
Usage note
Disruption often implies a forceful or sudden change that causes disorder. It is commonly used in business and technology contexts to describe innovations that change existing markets.
Example sentences
- Her loud music was a disruption to my concentration.
- The teacher had to deal with a disruption in the classroom.
- The protest caused a disruption in the city.
- The train delay caused a disruption to their travel plans.
- The company faced a major disruption due to the pandemic.
Quotes
The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. - Alan Watts
Disruption is not the future, it is the present. - Mike Volpi
Disruption is not a dirty word; it’s the path to progress. - Kara Swisher