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/
Korean meaning: 간섭하다, 방해하다, 개입하다
Korean pronunciation: 인터**피**어
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
A nosy neighbor interferes with a couple's private park conversation
When parents interfere, career dreams become severe
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🌳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.
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📝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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