incommode

American  

[in-kuh-mohd] / ˌɪn kəˈmoʊd /

verb (used with object)

incommoded, incommoding

1. to inconvenience or discomfort; disturb; trouble.

   Synonyms:

   discommode

   Antonyms:

   help

2. to impede; hinder.

   Synonyms:

   obstruct, delay

   Antonyms:

   expedite

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incommode British  

/ ˌɪnkəˈməʊd /

verb

1. (tr) to bother, disturb, or inconvenience

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Etymology

Origin of incommode

First recorded in 1510–20; from Latin incommodāre, from incommodus “inconvenient”; equivalent to in- ³ + commode

Example Sentences

I submitted that no thought could be further from Dr. Trefusis’s intent than to incommode such an excellent hostess.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

I hope Dafydd Dafis does not incommode you with the road-engine, Thomas Kerr?

From Mushroom Town by Onions, Oliver

If he had done either, I know I should have said, “Sit still, sir, you will not incommode me, and I hope I shall not annoy you.”

From All the Days of My Life: An Autobiography The Red Leaves of a Human Heart by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston

I am vexed that we must incommode ourselves for such rubbish; but it cannot be helped, such are the times.

From With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk

However delightful he may find the society of his lady-fair, he has no right to incommode the family with whom she is staying, by prolonging his visits to an unseasonable hour.

From The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book by Leslie, Eliza