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Meaning of interfere
to prevent something from happening or to disrupt it in some way
Etymology of interfere
The word "interfere" comes from the Latin words "inter" meaning "between" or "among" and "ferre" meaning "to bear" or "to carry"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of intervening or meddling in someone else's affairs
Synonyms
interrupt
intervene
intrude
meddle
interfere with
tamper with
obstruct
hinder
impede
block
bar
hamper
disrupt
disturb
interrupt
encroach
trespass
infringe
violate
breach
transgress
encroach upon
overstep
mediate
moderate
arbitrate
negotiate
interpose
step in
butt in
cut in
barge in
burst in
invade
trespass
intrude upon
Definitions
- to take part in something in order to prevent it from happening or to change the way it happens
- * to affect something or someone, often in a negative way
- * to communicate or interact with someone or something
Usage Examples
- The noise from the construction site will interfere with our ability to concentrate
- * I don't want to interfere with your plans, but I need to talk to you about something
- * The new policy will interfere with the way we currently do business
Antonyms
cooperate
collaborate
assist
help
support
facilitate
enable
allow
permit
cooperate with
collaborate with
assist with
help with
support with
facilitate with
enable with