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disrupt vs break in

break in vs disrupt

disrupt and break in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disrupt No No Yes No
break in No No Yes No
As verbs, break in is a hypernym of disrupt; that is, break in is a word with a broader meaning than disrupt:
  • disrupt: interfere in someone else's activity
  • break in: break into a conversation
Other hypernyms of disrupt include barge in, butt in, chime in, chisel in, cut in, put in.
As verbs, break in is a hyponym of disrupt; that is, break in is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than disrupt:
  • disrupt: make a break in
  • break in: break into a conversation
disrupt (verb) break in (verb)
interfere in someone else's activity make submissive, obedient, or useful
throw into disorder break so as to fall inward
make a break in start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role
break into a conversation
intrude on uninvited
enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act
Difference between disrupt and break in

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