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Interfere

To come in collision; to be in opposition; to clash; as, interfering claims, or commands.

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Hinder 76% connected

Of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear, or which follows; as, the hinder part of a wagon; the hinder parts of a horse.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Impede 76% connected

To hinder; to stop in progress; to obstruct; as, to impede the advance of troops.

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Interact 76% connected

A short act or piece between others, as in a play; an interlude; hence, intermediate employment or time.

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Interlope 76% connected

To run between parties and intercept without right the advantage that one should gain from the other; to traffic without a proper license; to intrude…

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Meddle 76% connected

To mix; to mingle.

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Tamper 76% connected

One who tamps; specifically, one who prepares for blasting, by filling the hole in which the charge is placed.

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Intercession 74% connected

The act of interceding; mediation; interposition between parties at variance, with a view to reconcilation; prayer, petition, or entreaty in favor of…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Intercession 74% connected

The act of interceding; mediation; interposition between parties at variance, with a view to reconcilation; prayer, petition, or entreaty in favor of…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Interference 74% connected

The act or state of interfering; as, the stoppage of a machine by the interference of some of its parts; a meddlesome interference in the business of…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Interference 74% connected

The act or state of interfering; as, the stoppage of a machine by the interference of some of its parts; a meddlesome interference in the business of…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Interpose 92% connected

To place between; as, to interpose a screen between the eye and the light.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Intervene 92% connected

To come between, or to be between, persons or things; -- followed by between; as, the Mediterranean intervenes between Europe and Africa.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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