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interfere

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/ˌɪntərˈfɪr/ · in-ter-fere

To involve oneself in a situation where one is not wanted or needed.

Meanings

verbformal

To involve oneself in a situation where one is not wanted or needed.

ایسی صورتحال میں مداخلت کرنا جہاں کسی کی ضرورت نہیں ہو۔

مداخلت کرنا

madakhlat karna

Synonyms

interveneintrudeobtrudeمداخلت کرنادرمیان آناچھیڑنا

Antonyms

withdrawrecedestay outپیچھے ہٹناکم ہونافاصلہ رکھنا

Common Collocations

  • interfere in someone's life
  • interfere with progress
  • interfere in a relationship

Example Sentences

Please do not interfere in my personal matters.

براہ کرم میرے ذاتی معاملات میں مداخلت نہ کریں۔

Barah-e-karam mere zaati maamlaat mein madakhlat na karein.

Interfering in others' issues can lead to conflicts.

دوسروں کے مسائل میں مداخلت کرنا جھگڑوں کا باعث بن سکتا ہے۔

Doosron ke masail mein madakhlat karna jhagron ka ba'ais ban sakta hai.

He tends to interfere when he is not needed.

وہ ایسے وقت میں مداخلت کرتا ہے جب اس کی ضرورت نہیں ہوتی۔

Woh aise waqt mein madakhlat karta hai jab is ki zaroorat nahi hoti.

Easily Confused With

intercede:Intercede means to intervene on behalf of another, whereas interfere means to get involved without invitation.

Word Family

interference
nounمداخلت
interfering
adjectiveمداخلتی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'interfere' by thinking of 'inter' (between) + 'fear' (causing worry).

Imagine a person stepping into a conversation uninvited.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "interferre" — to strike between, to hinder

First known use: 15th century

The word evolved from Latin through Old French into Middle English, taking on the current meaning of causing disruption.