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

I submitted that no thought could be further from Dr. Trefusis’s intent than to incommode such an excellent hostess.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

Oh, I beg, I beg, do not incommode yourself.

From The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk

I do not wish to incommode you, my good lady, only to inquire about those who set out so rashly in the boat before we came up to the wharf.

From Silent Struggles by Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia)

Mr. Worthington: "Is it justifiable to incommode the public as such strikes do?"

From The Pullman Boycott A Complete History of the R.R. Strike by Burns, W. F.

Mavis, in the middle, sat as far back as possible, so as not to incommode Uncle David's left arm as he drove, while Merle sat a little forward, to give extra room.

From A Fortunate Term by Brazil, Angela