predisturb

/prɪˈdɪstɜrb/

Definitions

1. verb

to disturb or interrupt before a disturbance can occur

“The authorities attempted to predisturb the protesters to avoid a violent confrontation.”

2. noun

the act of disturbing or interrupting something before it occurs

“The predisturbance of the meeting caused confusion among the attendees.”

Synonyms

  • forestall
  • preempt

Antonyms

  • delay
  • postpone