Definitions for interfere

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interfere in·ter·fere

Spelling: [in-ter-feer]

IPA: /ˌɪn tərˈfɪər/

Interfere is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 174 anagrams from letters in interfere (eeefinrrt).

Definitions for interfere

Verb phrases

1. interfere with, Chiefly British. to molest sexually.

verb (used without object)

1. to come into opposition, as one thing with another, especially with the effect of hampering action or procedure (often followed by with):
2. to take part in the affairs of others; meddle (often followed by with or in):
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.
6. 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.
7. Physics. to cause interference.
8. to clash; come in collision; be in opposition:
9. Law. to claim earlier invention when several patent requests for the same invention are being filed.

Origin of interfere

1520-30; inter- + -fere Latin ferīre to strike; modeled on Middle French s'entreferir

Examples for interfere

No man ventured to interfere with this lawful exercise of his authority.

And go easy on fiber, which in large amounts can interfere with ovulation.

Last December, Khamenei said publicly he would not interfere in the negotiations and would leave the details to the diplomats.

"I shall not interfere with that arrangement," said the lawyer, misunderstanding his object.

Henry moved forward to interfere once more, but this time he was not needed.

Karzai did interfere with the negotiations at several points, in order to protect his own interests.

We have never any wish to interfere in the political conditions of any other countries.

However, it can interfere seriously with blood thinners and should never be taken with other antidepressant drugs.

Even she always stopped soon, if she undertook to interfere with Malbone.

In fact, Gallardón went out of his way to say that he did not think Partido Popular should interfere with gay marriage.