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Definitions

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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It applies to the strait and adjacent waters to "secure transit passage and to deter attempts to close, obstruct or otherwise interfere with international navigation through the Strait of Hormuz."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

This condition can interfere with concentration, job performance, and safety.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

A judge ordered Amarillas to be held in custody pending a trial, stating that he is a flight risk and has the potential to interfere with evidence and witnesses at Camp Pendleton.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

"That's nothing more than clumsy from White. There is connection but he got the ball first. One of those decisions where if it's not given on field you don't interfere."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

She didn’t want the movement to be distracted by any issues that could interfere with or sidetrack the mission.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.