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Come between to be a hindrance or obstacle; Get involved to prevent an action.

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Usage examples (38)
  • Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
  • The said gentlemen not to interfere, that is, to take sides with either party.
  • I think health and safety did interfere, which is why we didn't see the Young Farmers Tug of War.
  • But that is all fundie parents do, interfere, which is very sad and sick and does often do lasting damage.
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