interfere

/ˌɪntəˈfɪə/ · verb

Meaning

To get involved or involve oneself, causing disturbance.
(of waves) To be correlated with each other when overlapped or superposed.
(mostly of horses) To strike one foot against the opposite foot or ankle in using the legs.
(followed by "with") To sexually molest, especially of a child.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

intervene(English)interpose(English)step in(English)interference(English)meddle(English)meddling(English)interrupt(English)intrude(English)absorption(English)affairs(English)breathing(English)functioning(English)

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Sources

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