interfere
verb (used without object)
to come into opposition, as one thing with another, especially with the effect of hampering action or procedure (often followed bywith ).
had interfered
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past perfectof interfere.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The justices concluded that Hill, in her role as court clerk, had interfered with the jury in pursuit of fame and book sales.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026
The High Court in London in mid-February upheld a challenge to the ban, saying it had interfered with the right to freedom of speech.
From Barron's ● Apr. 11, 2026
There was then a further check to decide whether Armstrong, who was clearly offside at the near post, had interfered with play as the ball came in.
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2024
That also prompted the lawsuit from the three doctors, who asserted that the FDA’s campaign had interfered with their medical practices and brought them disciplinary difficulties.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2024
I had rented a cabin not nearly as comfortable as the one I carried with me, and once installed I had interfered in a matter that was none of my business.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
