Synonyms: gap, interruption, disruption, break
Definition: an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
Usage: it was presented without commercial breaks; there was a gap in his account
Definition: the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
Synonyms: disruption, perturbation
Definition: the act of causing disorder
Similar words: disturbance
Definition: the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion
Synonyms: dislocation, disruption
Definition: an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity
Similar words: break, interruption
Definition: some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
Usage: the telephone is an annoying interruption; there was a break in the action when a player was hurt
Synonyms: disruption, disturbance, to-do, commotion, flutter, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, hurly burly, kerfuffle
Definition: a disorderly outburst or tumult
Usage: they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused
Similar words: disorder
Definition: a disturbance of the peace or of public order