interfere
verb
in·ter·fere
ˌin-tər-ˈfir 
ˌin-tə-
interfered; interfering
1
: to enter into or take a part in the concerns of others
2
: to interpose in a way that hinders or impedes : come into collision or be in opposition
3
: to strike one foot against the opposite foot or ankle in walking or running
—used especially of horses
4
: to act reciprocally so as to augment, diminish, or otherwise affect one another
—used of waves
interferer
noun
Examples of interfere in a Sentence
I tried to offer advice without interfering.
a strong resentment of outsiders who attempted to interfere with their traditional ways of doing things
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That approach works better, interfering less with the maestro’s performance(s), while sleight of hand allows the actor to appear opposite himself in a handful of scenes.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
That complaint, in reference to electioneering and interfering in the polls, was lodged against Martin Sorice for wearing clothing supporting then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at an early voting Schererville site last fall.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Moscow is also accused of interfering in Romania's election, which led to the cancellation of the result favoring Georgescu.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Refuse to let anyone interfere or talk you out of following your instincts.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
That complaint, in reference to electioneering and interfering in the polls, was lodged against Martin Sorice for wearing clothing supporting then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at an early voting Schererville site last fall.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Moscow is also accused of interfering in Romania's election, which led to the cancellation of the result favoring Georgescu.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
Refuse to let anyone interfere or talk you out of following your instincts.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for interfere
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“Interfere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interfere. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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interfere
verb
in·ter·fere
ˌint-ə(r)-ˈfi(ə)r
interfered; interfering
1
: to come in collision or be in opposition : clash
his arrival interfered with our plans
2
: to take part in the concerns of others
don't interfere with our negotiations
3
: to act on one another
interfering light waves
interferer
noun
Medical Definition
interfere
intransitive verb
in·ter·fere
ˌint-ə(r)-ˈfi(ə)r
interfered; interfering
1
: to strike one foot against the opposite foot or ankle in walking or running
—used especially of horses
2
: to act reciprocally so as to augment, diminish, or otherwise affect one another
—used of waves
3
: to be inconsistent with and disturb the performance of previously learned behavior
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