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 ).
interferes
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present tense formof interfere (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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And both have their reasons for rejecting science that interferes with their own interests.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026
If investors conclude for themselves that having a high concentration of individual stocks interferes with their goals, they might forgo this approach.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
If the weather interferes with your chances of seeing the Strawberry Moon tonight, do not worry as there are more opportunities to see full Moons this summer.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
They said that caffeine could affect the results, and gel interferes with the electrodes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
Andrews and many others have argued that this makes scientists less likely to share samples and results, which slows research; they also worry that it interferes with health-care delivery.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
