Synonyms of disruption

disruption

noun

dis-ˈrəp-shən 

as in disturbance

an act or instance of the order of things being disturbed

the flat tire resulted in an unfortunate disruption of the schedule for our road trip

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disturbance
• dislocation
• upheaval
• upset
• derangement
• revolution
• convulsion
• unsettlement
• unsettledness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disruption

Sleep disruptions are one of the most common — and debilitating — symptoms of perimenopause, taking a major toll on women’s health and wellbeing. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026

Preparations started a few months ago, and with them the usual disruption to the lives of Beijingers. — Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Much of its copper concentrate arrives from western China or overseas, adding transportation costs and exposing supply chains to international market and geopolitical disruptions. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026

Most users, 39%, had issues receiving emails, while other complaints included disruptions to the app and logging in. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026