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adjective

as in hindered

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interfered (with)

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verb

past tense of interfere (with)
as in hampered
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interfered (with)
  1. impassable
  2. hampered
  3. impeded
  4. hindered
  5. embarrassed
  6. tied up
  7. obstructed
  8. handicapped
Adjective
  • The floating schools were a response to a longstanding local problem of seasonal floods and impassable, muddy roads that kept children from reaching conventional schools.
    — Ali Asif Shawon, NPR, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Many trees will fall, roads may become impassable and power and water could be unavailable for days or weeks.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of impassable
Verb
  • The favorite was Lamar Jackson, who was later hampered by injuries and finished with a career-low rushing output.
    — Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Poor air quality and limited visibility have also hampered firefighting efforts, carried out with equipment from Japan that arrived on Thursday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of hampered
Verb
  • There was a clear opposition to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) implemented by the European Union, alongside other unilateral measures that members believe have impeded trade.
    — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The Bab el-Mandeb’s importance to global oil supplies has grown since shipping through the nearby Strait of Hormuz has been impeded by Iran during its war with the United States and Israel.
    — Ahmed al-Haj, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of impeded
Verb
  • His company’s growth is being hindered by its inability to hire people fast enough.
    — Pat Gelsinger, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Regional insecurity has also hindered efforts to detect and contain the outbreak.
    — STEPHANIE PSAKI, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of hindered
Verb
  • Yeah, the Cardinals — led by rookie head coach Mike LaFleur, the Rams’ former offensive coordinator — embarrassed the Bolts at home.
    — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The disclosure embarrassed senior officials, led to White House aide Scooter Libby’s conviction for perjury, later commuted, and drew intense political scrutiny.
    — Brian O'Neill, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of embarrassed
Verb
  • But dogs are everywhere — running loose, tied up, peering out of tents that line the sidewalk.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Segal argues that casting independent theatrical films has become harder than ever as actors with international market value are tied up for long stretches on films and series for studios and streaming services.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of tied up
Verb
  • And there are a handful of seats at the top of the upper deck adjacent to the scoreboards that have obstructed views of one corner of the field, so few dozen fans will find a less than premium experience.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Reigns was obstructed from doing his usual moves without feeling any pain.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of obstructed
Verb
  • He was clearly handicapped by a left knee problem that has plagued him since training camp.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The previous mission, launched in 2023, was envisioned to include 2,500 personnel and was led by the Kenyan police, but it was handicapped by a lack of staff and funds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of handicapped
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“Interfered (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interfered%20%28with%29. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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