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interfere

verb

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

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Word length
9
Starts with
I
Ends with
E
Contains
NT
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˌɪntɚˈfɪɹ

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verb

  1. come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

    “Your talking interferes with my work!”

verb

  1. get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force

    “Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?”

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Example Sentences

Your talking interferes with my work!
Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?

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