disruption

noun

Definition of disruptionnext
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

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“Disruption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disruption. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.

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