disrupting
4 synonyms for disrupting, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — Present participle of "disrupt" — currently breaking up the normal flow or order of something.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
cut off
break up
How to use disrupting
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
disrupting the meeting
disrupting traffic
without disrupting
Frequently asked questions
What does “disrupting” mean?
The word “disrupting” means present participle of "disrupt" — currently breaking up the normal flow or order of something. In plain terms, in the process of interrupting or throwing something into disorder.
How do you use “disrupting” in a sentence?
Here is “disrupting” used in a sentence: “The protest is disrupting traffic downtown.”
What part of speech is “disrupting”?
“Disrupting” is a verb.
Is “disrupting” a common word?
“Disrupting” is an uncommon word in modern English.
