interfere

verb

in·ter·fere ˌin-tər-ˈfir How to pronounce interfere (audio)

ˌin-tə-

interfered; interfering

intransitive verb

: to enter into or take a part in the concerns of others

: to interpose in a way that hinders or impedes : come into collision or be in opposition

: to strike one foot against the opposite foot or ankle in walking or running

—used especially of horses

: to act reciprocally so as to augment, diminish, or otherwise affect one another

—used of waves

interferer noun

Example Sentences

I tried to offer advice without interfering. a strong resentment of outsiders who attempted to interfere with their traditional ways of doing things

Recent Examples on the Web Researchers suspect that the high levels of skin pigment, melanin, in dark-skinned patients can interfere with the absorbance measurements.

Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 15 Sep. 2022 Additionally, the group said the plant would interfere with adjacent developments, is contrary to existing zoning and inconsistent with the city’s comprehensive plan.

Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Parents have argued the bill would interfere with their rights to choose what is best for their child and could lead to treatment complications if a child had a serious reaction and hadn't disclosed that they were vaccinated.

Anahi Valenzuela, The Week, 31 Aug. 2022 Opponents have argued that SB 866 would interfere with a parent’s right to choose what’s best for their child and that, in the case of a rare serious reaction, could lead to a delay in treatment if the child does not disclose they were vaccinated.

Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 Zac Brown is not letting his busy schedule interfere with his fitness goals.

Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2022 The association also wrote that front plates can interfere with new safety radar systems.

Sean Maguire, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Aug. 2022 Of course, workers were instructed not to touch the devices or interfere with the process so as to preserve privacy.

Steven Aquino, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 And some of those supporters even went so far as to attack our Capitol on January 6 to interfere with the certification of President Joe Biden's victory.

Dean Obeidallah, CNN, 15 Aug. 2022 See More

interfere

verb

as in to mess

to interest oneself in what is not one's concern a strong resentment of outsiders who attempted to interfere with their traditional ways of doing things

Synonyms & Similar Words

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mess
snoop
intervene
meddle
poke
intrude
intermeddle
obtrude
butt in
pry
interlope
nose
intercede
encroach
invade
fool
tamper
infringe
muck (about or around)
interpose
play
trespass
fiddle
monkey
chisel (in)
barge (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

avoid
ignore
shun
disregard
eschew
neglect
overlook

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of interfere are intercede, interpose, intervene, and mediate. While all these words mean "to come or go between," interfere implies hindering.

noise interfered with my concentration

The words intercede and interfere can be used in similar contexts, but intercede implies acting for an offender in begging mercy or forgiveness.

interceded on our behalf

The meanings of interpose and interfere largely overlap; however, interpose often implies no more than this.

interposed herself between him and the door

While the synonyms intervene and interfere are close in meaning, intervene may imply an occurring in space or time between two things or a stepping in to stop a conflict.

quarreled until the manager intervened

While in some cases nearly identical to interfere, mediate implies intervening between hostile factions.

mediated between the parties

单词	interfere
释义	interfere verb in·ter·fere ˌin-tər-ˈfir ˌin-tə- interfered; interfering intransitive verb 1 : to enter into or take a part in the concerns of others 2 : to interpose in a way that hinders or impedes : come into collision or be in opposition 3 : to strike one foot against the opposite foot or ankle in walking or running —used especially of horses 4 : to act reciprocally so as to augment, diminish, or otherwise affect one another —used of waves interferer noun Synonyms butt in interlope intermeddle intrude meddle mess muck (about or around) nose obtrude poke pry snoop See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences I tried to offer advice without interfering. a strong resentment of outsiders who attempted to interfere with their traditional ways of doing things Recent Examples on the Web Researchers suspect that the high levels of skin pigment, melanin, in dark-skinned patients can interfere with the absorbance measurements. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 15 Sep. 2022 Additionally, the group said the plant would interfere with adjacent developments, is contrary to existing zoning and inconsistent with the city’s comprehensive plan. Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Parents have argued the bill would interfere with their rights to choose what is best for their child and could lead to treatment complications if a child had a serious reaction and hadn't disclosed that they were vaccinated. Anahi Valenzuela, The Week, 31 Aug. 2022 Opponents have argued that SB 866 would interfere with a parent’s right to choose what’s best for their child and that, in the case of a rare serious reaction, could lead to a delay in treatment if the child does not disclose they were vaccinated. Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 Zac Brown is not letting his busy schedule interfere with his fitness goals. Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2022 The association also wrote that front plates can interfere with new safety radar systems. Sean Maguire, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Aug. 2022 Of course, workers were instructed not to touch the devices or interfere with the process so as to preserve privacy. Steven Aquino, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 And some of those supporters even went so far as to attack our Capitol on January 6 to interfere with the certification of President Joe Biden's victory. Dean Obeidallah, CNN, 15 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English enterferen, from Anglo-French (s')entreferir to strike one another, from entre- inter- + ferir to strike, from Latin ferire — more at bore First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Phrases Containing interfere interfere with interfere with Kids Definition interfere verb in·ter·fere ˌin-tər-ˈfir interfered; interfering 1 : to get in the way of as an obstacle Hills interfere with the radio signal. 2 : to become involved in the concerns of others when such involvement is not wanted Stop interfering in my private matters. Medical Definition interfere intransitive verb in·ter·fere ˌint-ə(r)-ˈfi(ə)r interfered; interfering 1 : to strike one foot against the opposite foot or ankle in walking or running —used especially of horses 2 : to act reciprocally so as to augment, diminish, or otherwise affect one another —used of waves 3 : to be inconsistent with and disturb the performance of previously learned behavior Legal Definition interfere intransitive verb in·ter·fere interfered; interfering 1 : to act in a way that impedes or obstructs others 2 : to enter into the concerns of others interfere verb as in to mess to interest oneself in what is not one's concern a strong resentment of outsiders who attempted to interfere with their traditional ways of doing things Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance mess snoop intervene meddle poke intrude intermeddle obtrude butt in pry interlope nose intercede encroach invade fool tamper infringe muck (about or around) interpose play trespass fiddle monkey chisel (in) barge (in) Antonyms & Near Antonyms avoid ignore shun disregard eschew neglect overlook See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of interfere are intercede, interpose, intervene, and mediate. While all these words mean "to come or go between," interfere implies hindering. noise interfered with my concentration The words intercede and interfere can be used in similar contexts, but intercede implies acting for an offender in begging mercy or forgiveness. interceded on our behalf The meanings of interpose and interfere largely overlap; however, interpose often implies no more than this. interposed herself between him and the door While the synonyms intervene and interfere are close in meaning, intervene may imply an occurring in space or time between two things or a stepping in to stop a conflict. quarreled until the manager intervened While in some cases nearly identical to interfere, mediate implies intervening between hostile factions. mediated between the parties Phrases Containing interfere interfere (with) interfere (with)
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interfere

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