derail

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of derail with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

derail

(verb)

Meaning

to cause a train to leave its track

Example

"The unexpected snowstorm could derail the entire school trip planned for next week."

Synonyms

disruptinterfere

Antonyms

maintaincontinue