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incommode

[ in-kuh-mohd ]

verb (used with object)

, in·com·mod·ed, in·com·mod·ing.
  1. to inconvenience or discomfort; disturb; trouble.

    Synonyms: discommode

    Antonyms: help

  2. to impede; hinder.

    Synonyms: obstruct, delay

    Antonyms: expedite



incommode

/ ˌɪnkəˈməʊd /

verb

  1. tr to bother, disturb, or inconvenience
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of incommode1

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

Origin of incommode1

C16: from Latin incommodāre to be troublesome, from incommodus inconvenient, from in- 1+ commodus convenient; see commode
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Example Sentences

To the strangers, also, were given the spoons and forks, but the want of them did not appear to incommode the Brazilians.

“I shall be most happy to accept your kind offer for a few days, sir, if it does not incommode you,” replied Newton.

It would have been more to the purpose if he had said, ‘Monsieur Dumas, may I incommode you with my monkey and my parrot?’

Then you were so circumstanced that your disinheritance under your uncle's will might seriously incommode you?

Why not ask the public to incommode itself for a while, to gain a permanent benefit?

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