verb (used without object), in·ter·fered, in·ter·fer·ing. 1.to come into opposition, as one thing with another, especially with the effect of hampering action or procedure (often followed by with): Constant distractions interfere with work.
2.to take part in the affairs of others; meddle (often followed by with or in): to interfere in another's life.
3.(of things) to strike against each other, or one against another, so as to hamper or hinder action; come into physical collision.
4.to interpose or intervene for a particular purpose.
5.to strike one foot or leg against another in moving, as a horse.
EXPAND6.Sports. a.to obstruct the action of an opposing player in a way barred by the rules.
b.Football. to run
interference for a teammate carrying the ball.
7.Physics. to cause interference.
8.to clash; come in collision; be in opposition: The claims of two nations may interfere.
9.Law. to claim earlier invention when several patent requests for the same invention are being filed.
COLLAPSE
Verb phrase10.interfere with, Chiefly British. to molest sexually.
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Interfering
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
So is interrobang. Does it mean:
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
Origin: 1520–30; inter- +
-fere <
Latin ferīre to strike; modeled on
Middle French s'entreferir Related formsin·ter·fer·er, noun
in·ter·fer·ing·ly, adverb
non·in·ter·fer·ing, adjective
non·in·ter·fer·ing·ly, adverb
Synonyms
2. pry, intrude, encroach, interlope. 4. intercede.