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interfere
[in-ter-feer]
verb (used without object)
to come into opposition, as one thing with another, especially with the effect of hampering action or procedure (often followed bywith ).
Constant distractions interfere with work.
to take part in the affairs of others; meddle (often followed by with orin ).
to interfere in another's life.
Synonyms: , , ,(of things) to strike against each other, or one against another, so as to hamper or hinder action; come into physical collision.
to interpose or intervene for a particular purpose.
Synonyms:to strike one foot or leg against another in moving, as a horse.
Sports.
to obstruct the action of an opposing player in a way barred by the rules.
Football.to run interference for a teammate carrying the ball.
Physics.to cause interference.
to clash; come in collision; be in opposition.
The claims of two nations may interfere.
Law.to claim earlier invention when several patent requests for the same invention are being filed.
verb phrase
Britishto molest sexually.
interfere
/ ˌɪԳəˈɪə /
verb
(often foll by in) to interpose, esp meddlesomely or unwarrantedly; intervene
(often foll by with) to come between or in opposition; hinder; obstruct
euphemistic(foll by with) to assault sexually
to strike one against the other, as a horse's legs
physics to cause or produce interference
Other 51Թ Forms
- interferer noun
- interferingly adverb
- noninterfering adjective
- noninterferingly adverb
- ˌԳٱˈڱ noun
- ˌԳٱˈڱԲ adverb
- ˌԳٱˈڱԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of interfere1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of interfere1
Example Sentences
Jose said he tried to ask the agents if they had a warrant but was told he was going to be arrested for interfering if he kept asking questions.
"The court felt that it was not able to interfere because of the leeway it must give to Parliament," she added.
On Friday federal officials arrested Huerta, the president of Service Employees International Union California, on suspicion of interfering with federal officers.
“To the violent mobs in Los Angeles rioting in support of illegal immigrants and against the rule of law,” his post on X said, “your actions are interfering with Veterans’ health care.”
On Friday, federal officials arrested Service Employees International Union California President David Huerta on suspicion of interfering with federal officers.
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