interruption
Synonyms
decomposition
decay
putrescence
adulteration
dev
pravity
rottenness
defilement
deterioration
perversion
debasement
taint
contamination
putrefaction
Antonyms
In`ter*rup"tion, n. Etym: [L. interruptio: cf. F. interruption.] 1. The act of interrupting, or breaking in upon. 2. The state of being interrupted; a breach or break, caused by the abrupt intervention of something foreign; intervention; interposition. Sir M. Hale. Lest the interruption of time cause you to lose the idea of one part. Dryden. 3. Obstruction caused by breaking in upon course, current, progress, or motion; stop; hindrance; as, the author has met with many interruptions in the execution of his work; the speaker or the argument proceeds without interruption. 4. Temporary cessation; intermission; suspension.