Synonyms for

Interfered

Verb / ˌɪntɜ:ˈfɪrd / / ˌɪnɜ:ˈfɪrd / Another word for interfered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to get involved in someone else's business or activity in a way that is unwanted or harmful

Synonyms & similar words

interfere interpose intervene stepin meddle intrude obstruct impede disrupt intervene interpose hinder hamper foil thwart block bar prevent frustrate undermine upset derail distract divert

Synonyms by register

Formal

obstructed hindered impeded meddled

Informal

butted in got in the way messed with butted butted out

Literary

intruded encroached

Antonyms

assisted aided supported helped cooperated facilitated encouraged

Common collocations

  • interfered with the process
  • interfered in the discussion
  • interfered with the signal
  • interfered with the investigation
  • interfered with the results
  • interfered with the system
  • interfered with the experiment

Word family

noun interference
verb interfere
adjective interfering

Usage note

Often used with 'with' to indicate obstruction or meddling. Can also be used with 'in' to suggest involvement in someone else's affairs.

Example sentences

  1. My little brother always interferes when I'm doing my homework.
  2. The boss told the employees not to interfere with each other's work.
  3. The referee had to interfere when the players started fighting.
  4. You shouldn't interfere in other people's relationships.
  5. The teacher had to interfere when the students started arguing.

Quotes

  • I never interfere with my enemies when they are in the process of destroying themselves.
  • The essence of interference is to make someone's life a little less comfortable than it would be without you.
  • I don't like to interfere with magic, especially when it's dark and mysterious.

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