Synonyms for disruption

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dis-ruhp-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : dɪsˈrʌp ʃən

Définition of disruption

Origin : early 15c., from Latin disruptionem (nominative disruptio) "a breaking asunder," noun of action from past participle stem of disrumpere "break apart, split, shatter, break to pieces," from dis- "apart" (see dis-) + rumpere "to break" (see rupture (n.)).

noun division
noun turmoil

Example sentences :

It should be mentioned that the city of Elis had previously been in a state of disruption.
Extract from : « Hellenica » by Xenophon

All the disruption and distress going before had been news; this was disaster.
Extract from : « Greener Than You Think » by Ward Moore

In Italy the disruption was even more marked than in the north.
Extract from : « An Introduction to the History of Western Europe » by James Harvey Robinson

The bending over or disruption of the ice, causing it to pile.
Extract from : « The Sailor's Word-Book » by William Henry Smyth

More than once the Confederation seemed on the point of disruption.
Extract from : « The Governments of Europe » by Frederic Austin Ogg

Paul recognized one of the latter as a lady who had caused the disruption of a kingdom.
Extract from : « High Noon » by Anonymous

Instead of preventing a disruption of his party, Jackson had only hastened the event.
Extract from : « Expansion and Conflict » by William E. Dodd

But this woman movement is towards the perfecting of life, not towards the disruption of it.
Extract from : « The Beth Book » by Sarah Grand

The organization of the Republican party of Arkansas was on the eve of disruption.
Extract from : « Shadow and Light » by Mifflin Wistar Gibbs

A junction with the government might save them from disruption.
Extract from : « The Political History of England - Vol. X. » by William Hunt

Antonyms for disruption

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