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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Sources familiar with the new strategy said not all U.S. law enforcement agencies are on board with more visa cancellations, which they say can sometimes interfere with criminal investigations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

By moving the salts away from the evaporation zone, the design prevents buildup that could otherwise interfere with continuous operation.

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

Kennett says the device works without electrical power and is engineered so vibrations are isolated so as not to interfere with fragile experiments or the structural integrity of a vessel in space.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Nathan says we do not understand, we must not interfere: he takes my hand and draws me away.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya

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