Synonyms for

Interrupting

Verb / ˌɪntɜ:ˈʌptɪŋ / Another word for interrupting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Interrupting means to stop someone from speaking, to break the continuity of something.

Synonyms & similar words

disrupt break disturb breakup interrupt cutoff disturbing disruptive stopping breaking hijacking obstructing blocking diverting halting interfering discontinuing suspending ceasing terminating abolishing canceling terminating ending nullifying

Synonyms by register

Formal

disrupt obstruct intervene suspend

Informal

butt in cut in chime in jump in

Literary

forestall impede hinder

Antonyms

continue proceed maintain perservere resume carry on

Common collocations

  • interrupt the flow
  • interrupt the conversation
  • interrupt the speaker
  • interrupt the service
  • interrupt the meeting
  • interrupt the process
  • interrupt the signal

Word family

noun interruption
verb interrupt
adjective interrupting
adverb interruptingly

Usage note

This word often carries a negative connotation, implying an unwelcome or impolite break in an ongoing activity or communication. Be mindful of the context to avoid sounding accusatory.

Example sentences

  1. My little sister keeps interrupting me during my class.
  2. The phone call interrupted our conversation.
  3. The loud music interrupted my sleep last night.
  4. Please do not interrupt me while I am working.
  5. The sound of the thunder interrupted the outdoor party.

Quotes

  • The ability to concentrate and to use time well is everything.
  • I cannot concentrate all my friendship on any single one of my friends because no one is complete enough in himself.
  • The mind is everything; what you think, you become.

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