interfere
Translation
to interfere, to meddle, to intervene
Examples
Don't interfere in matters that don't concern you.
Don't interfere in matters that don't concern you.
Fear can interfere with your performance.
Fear can interfere with your performance.
Grammar Patterns
to interfere ((in sth.)) to get involved in a situation where you are not wanted. Please don't interfere in my personal affairs.
to interfere ((with sth.)) to prevent something from working effectively. The bad weather may interfere with the radio signal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: meddle, intervene, obstruct, hinder; Antonyms: help, assist, facilitate
Etymology
From Old French 's'entreférir' (to strike one another), from 'entre-' (between) + 'férir' (to strike).
Memory Tips
Imagine someone physically stepping 'in between' two people to 'strike' or interrupt their conversation.