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disruptor

American

[dis-ruhpt-er] / dɪsˈrʌpt ər /

noun

a product, company, or person that disrupts an industry or market, upsetting the established order; an agent of change or confusion.
a substance that disrupts a physiological process or agent.
a person who disrupts a process, group, or event, such as by making noise or physically interfering.

Example Sentences

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The UAE, on the other hand, has proven to be a disruptor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

El Salvador’s bitcoin experiment has drawn skepticism from the IMF and global lenders, but President Nayib Bukele has used it to burnish his reputation as a visionary disruptor.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

In nominating Driscoll as his army secretary, Trump wrote he had a "powerful combination of experiences to serve as a disruptor and change agent".

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

Perplexity is one of Silicon Valley's hottest startups, whose AI-powered search engine is often mentioned as a potential disruptor to Google.

From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025

They were rope, so he wouldn't have to risk even low-power disruptor fire; he sawed through them, then laid the Ranger as gently as he could on the back seat.

From Hostage A Terran Empire story by Wilson, Ann

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