interfere — to deliberately become involved in a situation in order to influence or prevent something, especially when your involvement is not wanted
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to deliberately become involved in a situation in order to influence or prevent something, especially when your involvement is not wanted
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
Example Sentences
- My mother-in-law loves to interfere with how I raise my children.
- The government should not interfere in private business matters.
- Stop interfering with the TV antenna - you're making the picture worse!
interfere
VERB[/ˌɪntərˈfɪr/]
to deliberately become involved in a situation in order to influence or prevent something, especially when your involvement is not wanted
The referee had to interfere when the argument between players got heated.
When parents interfere, career dreams become severe
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'entreferir' meaning 'to strike between,' derived from Latin 'inter-' (between) and 'ferire' (to strike). The term evolved to mean meddling or getting involved in affairs.
Breakdown
inter- (between) + fere (to strike, from Latin ferire) + -e (verb ending) = interfere
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mother-in-law loves to interfere with how I raise my children.”
“The government should not interfere in private business matters.”
“Stop interfering with the TV antenna - you're making the picture worse!”
“His emotional problems interfered with his ability to work effectively.”
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