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

Before Kat can say anything, the rest of the crew interrupts, ready for dinner. — Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026

Pressure on China’s launch tempo Monday’s failure also interrupts an unusually rapid launch schedule. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

As Severide is about to share his decision, an emergency call interrupts his announcement. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 31 July 2026

In the last episode, Chief Pascal was discussing the future with Severide (Taylor Kinney) when an emergency call interrupts their conversation and sends the squad to a burning warehouse. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 31 July 2026

Of course, just as Severide is about to share his decision, an emergency call interrupts his announcement. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026

When basic healthcare is unavailable, insecurity interrupts humanitarian assistance, or essential prevention infrastructure. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 30 July 2026

Montana interrupts himself, unnecessarily minding his manners. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 30 July 2026

In a clip from Meghan’s appearance, Harry interrupts the show with a video call for his wife. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 26 July 2026