Synonyms of interrupts

interrupts

verb

present tense third-person singular of interrupt

as in intrudes

to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intrudes
• adds
• bothers
• interposes
• breaks in
• chips in
• cuts in
• contributes
• chimes in
• horns in
• puts in
• barges (in)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of interrupts

As Severide was about to share his decision, an emergency call interrupts his announcement. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 23 July 2026

If work interrupts family time, name the boundary and offer a practical alternative instead of quietly resenting everyone involved. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026

Daniel interrupts the contentious dinner in one of the episode’s more delightful moments, which sees Bogosian’s giant head peering in from the ceiling to taunt Lestat. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026

And if that wasn’t enough, a silver dancing Frozen Charlatan usually interrupts the set until White kicks him off, giving the audience a moment of light comedy. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026

When serious illness interrupts that, there should be more space for care, dignity and support. — News Desk, Artforum, 16 July 2026

When someone interrupts, point to your focus window and offer a slot. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026

This interrupts the breeding cycle and reduces the moth population overall. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

Still, relationship tension could rise if someone interrupts your momentum or challenges your approach. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026