Synonyms of interrupt

interrupt

verb

ˌin-tə-ˈrəpt 

as in to intrude

to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion

it's rude to interrupt when someone is making an important point

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intrude
• bother
• cut in
• add
• interpose
• break in
• chip in
• contribute
• chime in
• put in
• horn in
• barge (in)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of interrupt

The band started sessions for a new album in 1977, but the process was interrupted by Linda’s pregnancy and the departure of guitarist Jimmy McCulloch and drummer Joe English. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2026

That same work found interrupting therapy worsened symptoms, which is the clinical reason abrupt stops are what prescribers try hardest to prevent. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

Throughout dinner, we’re interrupted by patrons ranging from Bessent—who stops by and offers a warm greeting—to a number of people who arrive in succession and appear to be gushing fans of the anchor, though Baier recognizes all of them by name. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026

Same with performance check-ins, team huddles and the casual questions that used to interrupt us all day. — Jordan Dunin, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026