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interfere

/ˌɪn.tɚˈfɪɚ/verb3 syllables

Interfere means: get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force.

Synonyms for interfere3

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

intervene, step in, interpose

What does interfere mean?2

verb

1

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?”

2

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle“Your talking interferes with my work!”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with interfere?51

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All 51 rhymes for interfere, grouped by syllable

Interfere in a sentence

  • If you hadn't interfered, we wouldn't have had any problems.CK
  • The plan would've worked, if you hadn't interfered.CK
  • The plan would have worked, if you hadn't interfered.CC
  • I don't think that it would be wise to interfere.CK
  • We can't allow our emotions to interfere with our actions.mailohilohi
  • He doesn't let anyone interfere with his private matters.mervert1
  • Don’t interfere with a husband and wife.unknown
  • A tight belt will interfere with circulation of the blood.unknown

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Forms of interfere

as a verb

past tense
interfered
present participle
interfering
third-person singular
interferes
past participle
interfered