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DISRUPTION

(noun)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Disruption.

Disruption - as a noun

An act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

Example: "It was presented without commercial breaks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break11gap6interruption14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
delay9holdup12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A disorderly outburst or tumult

Example: "They were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commotion15disturbance16flutter10hoo-hahoo-hahhurly burlykerfuffle22to-do
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disorder10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An event that results in a displacement or discontinuity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dislocation14

The act of causing disorder

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
perturbation16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disturbance16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The heavy rainstorm caused a disruption in the city's transportation system."
"The power outage resulted in a disruption of the company's operations."
"The strike led to a disruption in the production schedule."
"The introduction of new technology brought about a disruption in the market."
"The loud noise outside created a disruption during the meeting."
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Word Game Points

Is DISRUPTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, disruption is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISRUPTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DISRUPTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, disruption is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISRUPTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DISRUPTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, disruption is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISRUPTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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