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'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

When large numbers of proteins are affected, the resulting disruption, described as a "SNO-STORM," can interfere with normal cellular function.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

The scientists noted that scar tissue and inflammation can also interfere with nerve repair after injury.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

She might also work as an artist for a male family member as long as it didn’t interfere with her other duties.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman

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