interfere (Meaning)
interfere (v)
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
interfere (v. i.)
To come in collision; to be in opposition; to clash; as, interfering claims, or commands.
To enter into, or take a part in, the concerns of others; to intermeddle; to interpose.
To strike one foot against the opposite foot or ankle in using the legs; -- sometimes said of a human being, but usually of a horse; as, the horse interferes.
To act reciprocally, so as to augment, diminish, or otherwise affect one another; -- said of waves, rays of light, heat, etc. See Interference, 2.
To cover the same ground; to claim the same invention.
Synonyms & Antonyms of interfere
interfere Sentence Examples
- The incessant noise from the construction site interfered with my ability to concentrate.
- Please do not interfere in our private conversation.
- The political turmoil interfered with the country's economic progress.
- The conflicting schedules interfered with our plans for a weekend getaway.
- Don't interfere with the delicate ecosystem by littering or disturbing the wildlife.
- The weather conditions interfered with our travel plans, causing lengthy delays.
- I would appreciate it if you did not interfere with my work by constantly interrupting me.
- The government interference in the free market led to unfavorable outcomes.
- The loud music interfered with our ability to sleep peacefully.
- Please refrain from interfering with the ongoing experiment, as it requires precise conditions.
FAQs About the word interfere
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle, get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of forceTo come in collision; to be
meddle,mess, snoop, intrude, poke, intervene, interlope, invade, intercede, muck (about or around)
avoid,avoid, eschew, shun, disregard, overlook, disregard, shun, ignore, neglect
The incessant noise from the construction site interfered with my ability to concentrate.
Please do not interfere in our private conversation.
The political turmoil interfered with the country's economic progress.
The conflicting schedules interfered with our plans for a weekend getaway.
