incommode

American  

[in-kuh-mohd] / ˌɪn kəˈmoʊd /

verb (used with object)

incommoded, incommoding

1. to inconvenience or discomfort; disturb; trouble.

   Synonyms:

   discommode

   Antonyms:

   help

2. to impede; hinder.

   Synonyms:

   obstruct, delay

   Antonyms:

   expedite

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incommode British  

/ ˌɪnkəˈməʊd /

verb

1. (tr) to bother, disturb, or inconvenience

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Etymology

Origin of incommode

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

Example Sentences

I submitted that no thought could be further from Dr. Trefusis’s intent than to incommode such an excellent hostess.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

Every Person knows what Boils are at Sight, which are considerably painful when large, highly inflamed, or so situated as to incommode the Motions, or different Positions of the Body.

From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)

Very proud to incommode any friend of Mr Box—pray inlight yourself, and walk in my house.”

From Tales from Blackwood Volume 8 by Various

I do not wish to incommode you, my good lady, only to inquire about those who set out so rashly in the boat before we came up to the wharf.

From Silent Struggles by Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia)

If circumstances render it impossible for the rope to be kept taut by itself, the men behind should gather it up round their hands,205 and not allow it to incommode those in advance.

From The Ascent of the Matterhorn by Whymper, Edward