INTERFERES (WITH) Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

interferes (with)

verb

present tense third-person singular of interfere (with)

as in hampers

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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But the inability a company to buy ads hampers a campaign’s visibility and removes a key tool that studios use to spread the word about a movie currently in theaters.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026
This lushness is truly remarkable on an island known for its volcanic soil, which traditionally hampers plant growth.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of hampers

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Spending weeks and months to build an AI strategy without testing hinders the ability to react.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Other scientists argue that vascular dysfunction hinders the brain’s ability to clear amyloid and injures neurons through other routes.

— Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of hinders

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Universities responded by raising tuition to a sticker price that embarrasses the word tuition.

— Stephen Messer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2026
Or from locking up Mick Cronin through 2030, even though UCLA’s prickly basketball coach embarrasses the university annually and hasn’t reached a Sweet 16 since 2023.

— Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of embarrasses

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Sponsored by District 3 Commissioner Nicole Massiah, the measure defines camping as using public space for private living accommodations in a manner that obstructs public access or blocks entryways and exits to public property for extended periods.

— La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026

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