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

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But two High Court judges ruled on Friday that it was lawfully introduced and it would be inappropriate for the court to interfere in a democratic process.

From BBC

Geomagnetic storms and solar flares are perfectly safe for us as we are protected from the radiation by our atmosphere, but they can interfere with technology.

From BBC

Scientists are concerned that this persistence may interfere with normal development, including the formation of healthy bones.

From Science Daily

That’s not the only way healthcare expenses interfered with financial well-being.

From MarketWatch

Drugs designed to interfere with this process are less likely to cause harmful side effects.

From Science Daily

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