Synonyms of interrupt

interrupt

verb

ˌin-tə-ˈrəpt 

as in to intrude

to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intrude
• bother
• cut in
• add
• interpose
• break in
• chip in
• contribute
• chime in
• put in
• horn in
• barge (in)

Examples of interrupt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lockdowns interrupted work and social routines and kept many people at home. —Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024

Saturday night's skit poked fun at Baier's real-life interruptions of Harris, with Baldwin repeatedly interrupting Rudolph in rapid-fire fashion. —CBS News, 20 Oct. 2024

Trump, who has previously criticized Fox’s coverage of the Harris campaign, gave a thumbs-up to interviewer Bret Baier, who frequently interrupted and clashed with the vice president. —David Jackson, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024

Tippi Hedren stars in this masterpiece of the Nature Run Amok subgenre, playing a socialite whose romance with a criminal defense lawyer (Rod Taylor) is rudely interrupted by a gaggle of gulls (not to mention a murder of crows) who collectively decide to turn on humanity all at once. —Katie Rife, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024