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disruption vs surprise

surprise vs disruption

disruption and surprise both are nouns.

disruption is not a verb while surprise is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disruption Yes No No No
surprise Yes No Yes No
As nouns, surprise is a hyponym of disruption; that is, surprise is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than disruption:
  • disruption: the act of causing disorder
  • surprise: the act of surprising someone
Other hyponyms of disruption include breakdown, dislocation, surprisal.
disruption (noun) surprise (noun)
the act of causing disorder the act of surprising someone
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity a sudden unexpected event
an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
a disorderly outburst or tumult
disruption (verb) surprise (verb)
cause to be surprised
attack by storm; attack suddenly
come upon or take unawares
Difference between disruption and surprise

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