interrupt

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interrupt

(verb)

Meaning

to stop someone while speaking

Example

"It's rude to interrupt someone during a presentation."

Synonyms

breakdisturbintervene

Antonyms

continueallowpermit

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'interrumpere', meaning to break into.
Related word forms
  • noun: interruption
  • adjective: interruptive

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