disrupt
verb (used with object)
to cause disorder or turmoil in.
have disrupted
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present perfectof disrupt.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"The earthquakes have disrupted lives, damaged critical infrastructure, and created new challenges for Venezuela's recovery," said Susana Cordeiro Guerra, World Bank Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Meanwhile, Ukrainian efforts to cripple Russia’s war effort have disrupted crude oil shipments in the Black Sea and fuel production at Russian refineries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
The brown dwarf may have disrupted the missing planet's orbit and sent it plunging into TOI-5882.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 16, 2026
The sweltering temperatures have disrupted travel and led to a number of cancellations planned for celebrations over the Fourth of July weekend, including Philadelphia’s Salute to Independence parade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
Either piece of news—rising ratings standards or falling house prices—should have disrupted the subprime bond market and caused the price of insuring the bonds to rise.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
