Synonyms for interfere
ˌɪn tərˈfɪərin·ter·fer·e

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1. interfere

   To interpose is to place or come between other things or persons, usually as a means of obstruction or prevention of some effect or result that would otherwise occur, or be expected to take place. Intercede and interpose are used in a good sense; intermeddle always in a bad sense, and interfere frequently so. To intercede is to come between persons who are at variance, and plead with the stronger in behalf of the weaker. One may interpose with authority; he intercedes by petition. To intermeddle is to thrust oneself into the concerns of others with a petty officiousness; meddling commonly arises from idle curiosity; "every fool will be meddling," Prov. xx, 3; to interfere is to intrude into others' affairs with more serious purpose, with or without acknowledged right or propriety. Intercept is applied to an object that may be seized or stopped while in transit; as, to intercept a letter or a messenger; interrupt is applied to an action which might or should be continuous, but is broken in upon (Latin rumpere, to break) by some disturbing power; as, the conversation was interrupted. One who arbitrates or mediates must do so by the request or at least with the consent of the contending parties; the other words of the group imply that he steps in of his own accord.

   Synonyms:
   arbitrate, intercede, intercept, intermeddle, interpose, interrupt, meddle, mediate

   Antonyms:
   avoid, hold aloof, hold off, keep aloof, keep away, keep clear, keep out, let alone, let be, retire, stand aside, stand away, stand back, stand off, withdraw

   Preposition:
   Interpose between the combatants; in the matter.

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1. Interfereverb

   To come in collision; to be in opposition; to clash; -- usually used with with; as, interfering claims, or commands; workers in a crowded shop may interfere with each other's activity.

   Synonyms:
   To interpose, intermeddle. See Interpose.

2. Interfereverb

   To enter into, or take a part in, the concerns of others; to intermeddle; to interpose; -- used with in or with; as, to interfere with the way I raise my children.

   Synonyms:
   To interpose, intermeddle. See Interpose.

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1. interfereverb

   come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

   "Your talking interferes with my work!"

   Synonyms:
   step in, intervene, interpose

2. intervene, step in, interfere, interposeverb

   get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force

   "Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?"

   Synonyms:
   deputize, interject, inject, intervene, step in, deputise, throw in, come in, interpose, put in, substitute

Matched Categories

1. • Impede

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1. interfereverb

   Synonyms:
   intermeddle, meddle, interpose, PUT IN ONE'S OAR, THRUST ONE'S NOSE IN

2. interfereverb

   Synonyms:
   clash, conflict, be opposed, come into collision

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1. interfereverb

   Synonyms:
   clash, conflict, intermeddle, interpose, intervene

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1. List of paraphrases for "interfere":

   intervene, meddle, intervention, interference, intrude, hinder, impede, hamper, disrupt, encroach, ingest, interfering, affect, disturb, non-interference

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How to use interfere in a sentence?

1. Carrie Lam:

   It's extremely inappropriate for foreign parliaments to interfere in HKSAR internal affairs in any way, and (we) will not allow (the United States) to become a stakeholder in HKSAR matters.

2. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker:

   We have to be on guard, at the Department of Justice, especially at the FBI, we had a unique view as to how to interrupt their effort. Justice Department's a counterespionage, counterintelligence, all of the kind of things that you do when other countries are trying to interfere in your domestic elections.

3. Joe Biden:

   My job as President is not... only( to) nominate highly, highly qualified individuals for that institution, but to give them the space they need to do their job. I'm not going to interfere with their critically important work.

4. Jay Stanley:

   If you are not interfering in any real way with legitimate police operations, they don't have the right to interfere in any way.

5. President Ashraf Ghani:

   These kinds of allegations are unacceptable and we will never allow a foreign country to interfere in appointments.