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

A police spokesperson said that Mr Cohen was charged with crowding, obstructing or incommoding - a misdemeanour offence often used in civil disobedience cases in the US capital.

From BBC

Six people appeared before the District of Columbia Superior Court on Tuesday alone to face charges of crowding, obstructing or incommoding.

From Los Angeles Times

He was removed from the chambers and arrested for “crowding, obstructing, or incommoding,” according to a statement from the Capitol Police.

From Los Angeles Times

The tweet added that police charged the seven protesters who refused to clear the street with a misdemeanor violation of “crowding, obstructing, or incommoding” traffic.

From Washington Times

Thirty-five people were arrested for crowding, obstructing or incommoding, a D.C. code often cited when arresting protesters during peaceful, planned and coordinated actions of civil disobedience such as the demonstration on Tuesday.

From Washington Post