Synonyms for interfere
ˌɪn tərˈfɪərin·ter·fer·e

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1. interfere

   To interpose is to place or come between other things or persons, usually as a means of obstruction or prevention of some effect or result that would otherwise occur, or be expected to take place. Intercede and interpose are used in a good sense; intermeddle always in a bad sense, and interfere frequently so. To intercede is to come between persons who are at variance, and plead with the stronger in behalf of the weaker. One may interpose with authority; he intercedes by petition. To intermeddle is to thrust oneself into the concerns of others with a petty officiousness; meddling commonly arises from idle curiosity; "every fool will be meddling," Prov. xx, 3; to interfere is to intrude into others' affairs with more serious purpose, with or without acknowledged right or propriety. Intercept is applied to an object that may be seized or stopped while in transit; as, to intercept a letter or a messenger; interrupt is applied to an action which might or should be continuous, but is broken in upon (Latin rumpere, to break) by some disturbing power; as, the conversation was interrupted. One who arbitrates or mediates must do so by the request or at least with the consent of the contending parties; the other words of the group imply that he steps in of his own accord.

   Synonyms:
   arbitrate, intercede, intercept, intermeddle, interpose, interrupt, meddle, mediate

   Antonyms:
   avoid, hold aloof, hold off, keep aloof, keep away, keep clear, keep out, let alone, let be, retire, stand aside, stand away, stand back, stand off, withdraw

   Preposition:
   Interpose between the combatants; in the matter.

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1. interfereverb

   come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

   "Your talking interferes with my work!"

   Synonyms:
   step in, intervene, interpose

2. intervene, step in, interfere, interposeverb

   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?"

   Synonyms:
   deputize, interject, inject, intervene, step in, deputise, throw in, come in, interpose, put in, substitute

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1. • Impede

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1. interfereverb

   Synonyms:
   intermeddle, meddle, interpose, PUT IN ONE'S OAR, THRUST ONE'S NOSE IN

2. interfereverb

   Synonyms:
   clash, conflict, be opposed, come into collision

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1. interfereverb

   Synonyms:
   clash, conflict, intermeddle, interpose, intervene

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1. List of paraphrases for "interfere":

   intervene, meddle, intervention, interference, intrude, hinder, impede, hamper, disrupt, encroach, ingest, interfering, affect, disturb, non-interference

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1. William Barr:

   The special counsel confirmed that the Russian government sponsored efforts to illegally interfere with the 2016 presidential election but did not find that the Trump campaign or other Americans colluded in those schemes.

2. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker:

   We have to be on guard, at the Department of Justice, especially at the FBI, we had a unique view as to how to interrupt their effort. Justice Department's a counterespionage, counterintelligence, all of the kind of things that you do when other countries are trying to interfere in your domestic elections.

3. Asif Ali Zardari:

   Don’t disturb us or we will also respond to a brick with a brick, there is a limit to everything. Do not interfere in matters where you have no authority.

4. Merrick Garland:

   We pursue justice without fear or favor. We intend to hold everyone -- anyone -- who is criminally responsible for the events surrounding January 6 or any attempt to interfere with the lawful transfer of power from one administration to another accountable, that is what we do. We don't pay any attention to other issues with respect to that.

5. Leader Pelosi at 11:45:

   This is a perilously constitutional moment, our concern is, of course, that they will interfere and say the President's above the law.