interfere

in·ter·fere

vi \ˌint-ə(r)-ˈfi(ə)r\

in·ter·feredin·ter·fer·ing

Definition of INTERFERE

1

: to strike one foot against the opposite foot or ankle in walking or running—used especially of horses

2

: to act reciprocally so as to augment, diminish, or otherwise affect one another—used of waves

3

: to be inconsistent with and disturb the performance of previously learned behavior