Wipeout vs Disrupt - What's the difference?
wipeout | disrupt |
The action of the verb "wipe out"
To throw into confusion or disorder.
To interrupt or impede.
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As a noun wipeout
is the action of the verb "wipe out".As a verb disrupt is
to throw into confusion or disorder.As an adjective disrupt is
(obsolete) torn off or torn asunder; severed; disrupted.wipeout
English
Noun
(en noun)- The skateboarder had a nasty wipeout as she came off the ramp.
- The wipeout of this industry could be catastrophic.
disrupt
English
Verb
(en verb)Ian Sample
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- The internet makes it easier for leaner businesses to disrupt the larger and more unwieldy ones.