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INTERRUPT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Interrupt.

How to pronounce interrupt:

Interrupt - as a noun

A signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out

Interrupt - as a verb

Destroy the peace or tranquility of

Example: "Don't interrupt me when i'm reading"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disturb
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actmove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Interfere in someone else's activity

Example: "Please don't interrupt me while i'm on the phone"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disrupt
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Terminate or end

Example: "She interrupted her pregnancy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
endterminate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Please do not interrupt me while I'm speaking."
"The loud noise interrupted our conversation."
"I hate it when people interrupt others in the middle of a movie."
"He tried to intervene, but she interrupted him before he could say anything."
"I'm sorry to interrupt, but I have an important question."
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Word Game Points

Is INTERRUPT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, interrupt is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INTERRUPT has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is INTERRUPT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, interrupt is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INTERRUPT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is INTERRUPT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, interrupt is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INTERRUPT has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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