interfere

[in-ter-feer] / ˌɪn tərˈfɪər /

VERB

meddle, intervene

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hamper hinder impede inhibit intervene intrude meddle prevent

STRONG

baffle balk conflict discommode foil frustrate incommode inconvenience intercede interlope intermediate intermit interpose jam obstruct obtrude oppose remit stop suspend tamper thwart trammel trouble

WEAK

barge in busybody butt in fool with get in the way get involved hang up hold up horn in intermeddle mix in poke nose in step in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance aid allow assist encourage facilitate forward help permit promote support

STRONG

abet benefit continue

Example Sentences

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These clusters attach to mitochondria, the structures often referred to as the "powerhouses" of cells, and interfere with their function.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

"It's not your job to interfere into our country."

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Downing Street has hit out at "people trying to interfere in our democracy and seeking to stir up division", after JD Vance's comments on the murder of Henry Nowak.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“Any attempt to interfere with voting or election operations is taken seriously. We will continue working closely with law enforcement and other partners to safeguard the voting process and ensure voters can participate with confidence.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

As Juno’s brother he was quite aware of her way of doing things and it did not suit him to have her interfere with his sea.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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