disruption

English Thesaurus

1. an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity (noun.act)

hypernym	:	delay, holdup,
definition	:	the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time (noun.act)

hyponym	:	cut-in, insert,
definition	:	(film) a still picture that is introduced and that interrupts the action of a film (noun.act)

hyponym	:	cut-in, insert,
definition	:	(broadcasting) a local announcement inserted into a network program (noun.act)

hyponym	:	interjection, interpellation, interpolation, interposition,
definition	:	the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts (noun.act)

hyponym	:	abruption, breaking off,
definition	:	an instance of sudden interruption (noun.act)

hyponym	:	barracking, heckling,
definition	:	shouting to interrupt a speech with which you disagree (noun.act)

2. the act of causing disorder (noun.act)

hypernym	:	disturbance,
definition	:	the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion (noun.act)

hyponym	:	breakdown, dislocation,
definition	:	the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue (noun.act)

hyponym	:	surprisal, surprise,
definition	:	the act of surprising someone (noun.act)

3. an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity (noun.event)

hypernym	:	break, interruption,
definition	:	some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity (noun.event)

4. a disorderly outburst or tumult (noun.state)

hypernym	:	disorder,
definition	:	a disturbance of the peace or of public order (noun.state)

hyponym	:	convulsion, turmoil, upheaval,
definition	:	a violent disturbance (noun.state)

hyponym	:	earthquake,
definition	:	a disturbance that is extremely disruptive (noun.state)

hyponym	:	incident,
definition	:	a public disturbance (noun.state)

hyponym	:	splash, stir,
definition	:	a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event (noun.state)

hyponym	:	storm, tempest,
definition	:	a violent commotion or disturbance (noun.state)

hyponym	:	storm center, storm centre,
definition	:	a center of trouble or disturbance (noun.state)

hyponym	:	garboil, tumult, tumultuousness, uproar,
definition	:	a state of commotion and noise and confusion (noun.state)

5. an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity (noun.act)

derivation	:	disrupt, interrupt,
definition	:	interfere in someone else's activity (verb.change)

derivation	:	break up, cut off, disrupt, interrupt,
definition	:	make a break in (verb.communication)

6. the act of causing disorder (noun.act)

derivation	:	derange, perturb, throw out of kilter,
definition	:	throw into great confusion or disorder (verb.change)

derivation	:	disrupt,
definition	:	throw into disorder (verb.change)

derivation	:	perturb,
definition	:	disturb or interfere with the usual path of an electron or atom (verb.motion)

7. an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity (noun.event)

derivation	:	dislocate,
definition	:	put out of its usual place, position, or relationship (verb.change)

derivation	:	dislocate, luxate, slip, splay,
definition	:	move out of position (verb.change)

8. an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity (noun.act)

derivation	:	disrupt, interrupt,
definition	:	interfere in someone else's activity (verb.change)

derivation	:	break up, cut off, disrupt, interrupt,
definition	:	make a break in (verb.communication)

9. the act of causing disorder (noun.act)

derivation	:	derange, perturb, throw out of kilter,
definition	:	throw into great confusion or disorder (verb.change)

derivation	:	disrupt,
definition	:	throw into disorder (verb.change)

derivation	:	perturb,
definition	:	disturb or interfere with the usual path of an electron or atom (verb.motion)

10. an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity (noun.event)

derivation	:	dislocate,
definition	:	put out of its usual place, position, or relationship (verb.change)

derivation	:	dislocate, luxate, slip, splay,
definition	:	move out of position (verb.change)