Synonyms for interruption

Synonyms for (noun) interruption

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

Similar words: delay, holdup

Definition: the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time


Synonyms: 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

Similar words: natural event, occurrence, occurrent, happening

Definition: an event that happens


Synonyms: pause, break, intermission, interruption, suspension

Definition: a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

Similar words: time interval, interval

Definition: a definite length of time marked off by two instants


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