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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The department raised concerns about national security, citing a classified report and saying that the turbines can interfere with radar operations.

From Barron's

Researchers at the Princeton University Branch of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research have uncovered new ways a vitamin A-derived molecule can interfere with the immune system's ability to fight cancer.

From Science Daily

Legal independence means that the law governing the institution allows them to do this without politicians interfering in day-to-day operations.

From Salon

The US Department of Energy says wind turbines "can interfere with radar systems if they are located within the line sight of these systems," according to its website.

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