interfere Definition

interfere
verb, intr interfered, interfering

1a. Said of a person: to be involved in or meddle with something not considered their business;

Example: Her mother is always interfering in the children's upbringing
Thesaurus: meddle, intervene, interpose, interlope, butt in (slang).
Form: interfere with something (often)
Form: interfere in something
1b. Said of a thing: to hinder or adversely affect something else.

Example: The weather is interfering with picture reception
Thesaurus: prevent, hinder, stop, oppose, conflict.
Form: interfere with something (often)
Form: interfere in something
2. physics.
Said of sound waves, rays of light, etc: to combine together to cause disturbance or interference.
3. Said of a horse: to strike a foot against the opposite leg in walking.

Derivative: interfering
adj

Etymology: 16c: from French s'entreferir to strike each other.

Phrasal Verb: interfere with someone

To assault or molest them sexually.