interfere (with)

verb

Definition of interfere (with)next
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interfere (with)
  1. hinder
  2. hamper
  3. impede
  4. embarrass
  5. obstruct
Verb
  • Brendan Carr, the GOP commissioner often tipped as Trump’s likely pick for a new FCC chair, frequently decries the current rules as addressing a threat—providers outright blocking an app or hindering its performance—that no longer exists while giving the commission too much power over providers.
    Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Too many irrelevant messages act as sludge, hindering engagement.
    Harshit Jain, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of hinder
Verb
  • But it has not been shut down or hampered by government action even under Biden, and the new Trump administration likely also won’t take any action against it.
    CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The massive pier project was hampered by unexpected bad weather and security issues, as well as persistent safety issues involving Israeli forces that prompted aid agencies to halt distribution of the supplies out of fear of being injured and killed.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of hamper
Verb
  • He was arrested in Savannah and is charged with felony counts of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers, and obstruction of law enforcement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C., said in a statement.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Garcia is able to stay on top of his horse but also impedes Borel and A.U. Miner.
    Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of impede
Verb
  • Once again, get ready to avoid embarrassing the CFO.
    Martha Amram, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The Bears lost in humiliating fashion on Sunday, but a player's behavior late in the game has embarrassed fans more than the actual loss. Driving the news: With the Bears one play away from victory, cornerback Tyrique Stevenson was caught taunting the D.C. crowd.
    Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of embarrass
Verb
  • The organization said Choi ran with the assistance of two unauthorized people riding the course on electric bicycles, which obstructed runners.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Spencer, who was defeated in his re-election bid in April, is facing charges of felony misconduct in office and resisting or obstructing an officer, a misdemeanor.
    Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of obstruct
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“Interfere (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interfere%20%28with%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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