Disruption

usgb/dɪsˈrʌpʃn/Volume
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Unplanned InterruptionsPlay
Used to describe unexpected events that interrupt usual routines or activities. SlideSevere weather led to the disruption of the outdoor concert.
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The word often implies that the interruption causes inconvenience or trouble. SlideDue to a roadblock, there was a disruption in the city's traffic flow.