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disruption

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of disruption

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 of disruption

derangement, dislocation, disturbance, upset
Words Related to disruption

convulsion, revolution, unsettledness, unsettlement, upheaval

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