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

Word History and Origins

Origin of incommode¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of incommode¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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