Synonyms for
Interrupt
Definition
to stop or hinder (an action or speech) by saying or doing something
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- interrupt a conversation
- interrupt the flow
- interrupt the meeting
- interrupt service
- interrupt a process
- interrupt a speech
- interrupt the broadcast
Word family
Usage note
While 'interrupt' can be used in both formal and informal contexts, be mindful of the tone. In formal settings, synonyms like 'suspend' or 'discontinue' might be more appropriate depending on the context.
Example sentences
- Please don't interrupt me while I'm talking.
- The phone call interrupted our dinner.
- I had to interrupt my work to take a phone call.
- The loud noise interrupted my sleep.
- The fire alarm interrupted the meeting.
Quotes
It's not what you say, but how you say it. If you interrupt, in a way it's like saying 'I don't respect you.'
An interrupted game of chess is like a sentence without a period.
The biggest communication problem is we do not listen to understand. We listen to reply. When we listen with curiosity, we don't listen with the intent to interrupt, defend, or criticize. We listen to learn.