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interrupt Synonyms

Another word for interrupt

Choosing another word for interrupt depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To stop someone from speaking by saying or doing something before they have finished.

Usage Example

"Please do not cut in the speaker until the presentation is complete and the question period begins."

Strongest
cut in
break in
Strong
interject
butt in
barge in
chime in
Weak
heckle

• verb (Context 2)

To stop the continuous progress, flow, or uniformity of an activity, process, or view.

Usage Example

"Severe winter storms may disrupt electrical service across the northern part of the state."

Strongest
disrupt
Strong
break off
suspend
cut short
halt
discontinue
obstruct
arrest

Opposites of interrupt

The opposite of interrupt shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

continue
resume
carry on
maintain
sustain
See all opposites of interrupt

• Nearby Words

interrogation
interrogative
interrogator
interrupt
interrupter
interruptible
interruption

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Interrupt. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/interrupt
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