interfered
Got in between
Interfered is the past tense of interfere—to get involved in something in a way that hinders or alters its course.
You interfere with a process, in someone's affairs, or between opposing parties: The coach interfered with the investigation.
She interfered in their marriage.
Radio signals interfere when they disrupt each other.
In sports, a player interferes by illegally obstructing an opponent.
Interfered without invitation
- meddlesomeProne to interfering
- busybodyIntrusive meddler
- nosyIntrusively curious
- pryingIntrusively inquisitive
snooped · tampered · tinkered · buttinsky · kibitzer · intermeddler · fussed · messing
Entered by force
- trespassedEntered without authorization
- encroachedGradually overstepped boundaries
- infringedBroke a rule
- imposedForced onto others
overstepped · violated · intruded · unwelcome · uninvited · presumptuous · impertinent · invasive
Passage prevented or impeded
- obstructedBlocked from proceeding
- impededObstructed or slowed
- hinderedSlowed or obstructed
- hamperedObstructed or restricted
thwarted · stymied · frustrated · barred · checked · restrained · curtailed · stalled
Acted as intermediary
- mediatedFacilitated dispute resolution
- arbitratedSettled by third party
- intervenedCame between disputants
- interposedInserted between other things
stepped in · brokered · negotiated · advocacy · involvement · engagement · participation · diplomatic
Emotionally or mentally unsettled
- upsetDisturb, topple, or shock
- unsettledNot yet resolved
- dislocatedShifted from normal position
- thrown offDisrupted or dislodged
destabilized · undermined · compromised · complicated · confounded · confusing · disoriented · jarred
meddled
Interfered without invitation
- meddlesomeProne to interfering
- busybodyIntrusive meddler
- nosyIntrusively curious
prying · snooped · tampered · tinkered · buttinsky · kibitzer · intermeddler · fussed · messing · intruded
invaded
Entered by force
- trespassedEntered without authorization
- encroachedGradually overstepped boundaries
- infringedBroke a rule
imposed · overstepped · violated · intruded · unwelcome · uninvited · presumptuous · impertinent · invasive · overbearing
blocked
Passage prevented or impeded
- obstructedBlocked from proceeding
- impededObstructed or slowed
- hinderedSlowed or obstructed
hampered · thwarted · stymied · frustrated · barred · checked · restrained · curtailed · stalled · delayed
interceded
Acted as intermediary
- mediatedFacilitated dispute resolution
- arbitratedSettled by third party
- intervenedCame between disputants
stepped in · interposed · brokered · negotiated · advocacy · involvement · engagement · participation · diplomatic · peacemaking
disturbed
Emotionally or mentally unsettled
- upsetDisturb, topple, or shock
- unsettledNot yet resolved
- dislocatedShifted from normal position
thrown off · destabilized · undermined · compromised · complicated · confounded · confusing · disoriented · jarred · jolted
- election interferenceUndermining legitimate ballot processes
- run interferenceProtect from distractions
- running interferenceDiverting obstacles for another
- pass interferenceIllegal hindrance of receiver
- radio interferenceDisruption of broadcast signals
- ran interferenceDeflected obstacles for another
interfere, interference, interfering, interferes, interferer, noninterference