INTERFERE (WITH) Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

interfere (with)

verb

Definition of interfere (with)

as in to hinder

to create difficulty for the work or activity of claims that the countless federal regulations interfere with his business and are of no benefit to anyone

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Running several apps at once can hinder your laptop’s performance and affect the responsiveness of its touchscreen.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Neptune retrograde hinders our intuition, leaving us lost in the fog.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 15 July 2026

Definition of hinder

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Even workers who are still employed face double economic pressure as basic wages increasingly fail to meet rising living costs and reduced overtime, driven by falling orders, has hampered their ability to supplement income.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Will the compelling match between Spain and Argentina be hampered by the smoke?

— Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of hamper

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Movie special effects studios are among the groups opposing the legislation over concerns that overly broad restrictions would impede their work.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
The farmers said the smoke impedes their hay operation, as the haze blocks the sunlight necessary to dry the hay out.

— The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2026

Definition of impede

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Their absence clearly tormented him, but his total dependence on Sara seemed to embarrass him, too.

— Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Ukraine has carried out major drone strikes on Russia’s two largest cities, embarrassing the Kremlin with images of black plumes of smoke that circulated widely online, despite regulations restricting their publication.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026

Definition of embarrass

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In a 2022 request to interview Floris and Benavides, the senators said the episode frustrated and obstructed their oversight.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026
He was booked on suspicion of two misdemeanor charges, pedestrian under the influence of drugs or alcohol and resisting or obstructing officers.

— Alex Brizee July 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026

Definition of obstruct

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