incommode

[ in-kuh-mohd ]

verb (used with object)

, in·com·mod·ed, in·com·mod·ing.

1. to inconvenience or discomfort; disturb; trouble.

   Synonyms: discommode

   Antonyms: help

2. to impede; hinder.

   Synonyms: obstruct, delay

   Antonyms: expedite

incommode

/ ˌɪnkəˈməʊd /

verb

1. tr to bother, disturb, or inconvenience

Word History and Origins

Origin of incommode¹

First recorded in 1510–20; from Latin incommodāre, from incommodus “inconvenient”; equivalent to in- ³ + commode

Word History and Origins

Origin of incommode¹

C16: from Latin incommodāre to be troublesome, from incommodus inconvenient, from in- ¹+ commodus convenient; see commode

Example Sentences

Six people appeared before the District of Columbia Superior Court on Tuesday alone to face charges of crowding, obstructing or incommoding.

From Los Angeles Times

He was removed from the chambers and arrested for “crowding, obstructing, or incommoding,” according to a statement from the Capitol Police.

From Los Angeles Times

The tweet added that police charged the seven protesters who refused to clear the street with a misdemeanor violation of “crowding, obstructing, or incommoding” traffic.

From Washington Times

Thirty-five people were arrested for crowding, obstructing or incommoding, a D.C. code often cited when arresting protesters during peaceful, planned and coordinated actions of civil disobedience such as the demonstration on Tuesday.

From Washington Post

Capitol Police said that they made a total of 35 arrests for crowding, obstructing or incommoding, which included arresting 17 members of Congress.

From Washington Times