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interfered

 

[ ˌɪn.təˈfɪrd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Interfered is the past tense of the verb 'interfere,' which means to hinder or obstruct something from taking place. It can also refer to the act of involving oneself in a situation where one is not wanted or needed.

Synonyms

intervene, intrude, meddle, obstruct

Examples of usage

  • She interfered in their argument.
  • He interfered with the project timeline.
  • The loud noise interfered with my concentration.
  • Don't interfere in her personal matters.

Translations

Translations of the word "interfered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interferiu

🇮🇳 हस्तक्षेप किया

🇩🇪 eingeschritten

🇮🇩 campur tangan

🇺🇦 втручався

🇵🇱 ingerował

🇯🇵 干渉した

🇫🇷 interféré

🇪🇸 interferido

🇹🇷 müdahale etti

🇰🇷 간섭했다

🇸🇦 تداخل

🇨🇿 zasahoval

🇸🇰 zasahoval

🇨🇳 干涉了

🇸🇮 vmešal

🇮🇸 íhlutast

🇰🇿 араласқан

🇬🇪 干涉

🇦🇿 müdaxilə etdi

🇲🇽 interferido

Word origin

The word 'interfere' originates from the Latin 'interferre', which means 'to interrupt, intervene'. This Latin term is composed of 'inter-' meaning 'between' and 'ferre' meaning 'to carry or bring'. The evolution of the word through Middle French in the 15th century maintained the core meaning of 'to hinder' or 'to come between'. In English, the verb gained traction in the late 14th century. Over time, 'interfere' has developed connotations of causing disruption or unwelcome intrusion, especially in social or organizational contexts. Its noun form, 'interference,' further solidified in usage, particularly in scientific, technical, and colloquial scenarios, indicating the hindrance of processes or actions.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,274 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.