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disrupter

dis·rupt
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dis-ruhpt]
    • /dɪsˈrʌpt/
    • /dɪsˈrʌptə /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-ruhpt]
    • /dɪsˈrʌpt/

Definitions of disrupter word

  • verb with object disrupter to cause disorder or turmoil in: The news disrupted their conference. 1
  • verb with object disrupter to destroy, usually temporarily, the normal continuance or unity of; interrupt: Telephone service was disrupted for hours. 1
  • verb with object disrupter to break apart: to disrupt a connection. 1
  • verb with object disrupter Business. to radically change (an industry, business strategy, etc.), as by introducing a new product or service that creates a new market: It’s time to disrupt your old business model. 1
  • adjective disrupter broken apart; disrupted. 1
  • noun disrupter Someone or something that disrupts. 1

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Origin of disrupter

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Latin disruptus (variant of dīruptus, past participle of dīrumpere; dī- di-2 + rumpere to break), equivalent to dis- dis-1 + rup- break + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Disrupter

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

disrupter popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

disrupter usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for disrupter

noun disrupter

  • malcontent — not satisfied or content with currently prevailing conditions or circumstances.
  • reactionary — of, pertaining to, marked by, or favoring reaction, especially extreme conservatism or rightism in politics; opposing political or social change.
  • radical — of or going to the root or origin; fundamental: a radical difference.
  • firebrand — a piece of burning wood or other material.
  • demagogue — If you say that someone such as a politician is a demagogue you are criticizing them because you think they try to win people's support by appealing to their emotions rather than using reasonable arguments.

Antonyms for disrupter

noun disrupter

  • moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
  • peacemaker — a person, group, or nation that tries to make peace, especially by reconciling parties who disagree, quarrel, or fight.

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