interfere

Meanings

• verb

  hinder or prevent the free action or operation of something; cause trouble or difficulties for (someone or something)

  - "The loud music interferes with my studying."
  - "His constant interruptions interfere with my work."
  - "The presence of other cars interferes with my ability to pass."

• verb

  intrude or intervene in the affairs of others, especially in a disruptive way

  - "Politicians should not interfere in the way a school is run."
  - "I don't like it when my sister interferes in my relationships."
  - "The referee interfered with the game by issuing too many yellow cards."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɪntɚˈfɪɹ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with interfere
interfere , reverberate , persist , resist

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Variants

List of all variants of interfere that leads to same result
interfere , interfered , interferer , interferers , interferes , interfering , interfere with , interfered with , interferes with , interfering with

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Forms

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interferes, interfered, interfering

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Etymology

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late Middle English: from inter- 'between' + ferre 'carry' (from Old French ferre 'carry, bear, bring')

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Trivia

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1. The term 'interference' is commonly used in physics to describe the interaction between electromagnetic waves.

2. Interference patterns are often used in scientific experiments to study the behavior of waves.

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Related Concepts

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1. disruption: The act of causing damage, interference, or obstruction to the normal functioning of something.

2. obstacle: Something that makes progress difficult; a hindrance or obstruction.

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Culture

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Interfere has been used in various forms of literature, music, and art to represent the concept of disruption or hindrance. In music, the term 'interference pattern' refers to the overlapping of two or more waves to create a distinct pattern. In literature, 'interference' can symbolize the intrusion of external forces in personal matters.

How to Memorize "interfere"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'interfere' with the idea of obstacles or disruptions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Interfere means to obstruct or disrupt'.

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