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Interfere (Verb)

Come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle; "Your talking interferes with my work!".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The loud music from the neighbor's apartment interferes with my studying for the exam.
The strong winds from the storm can interfere with the radio signals, causing static and interruptions.
A broken bone can interfere with the proper functioning of the joint or limb.
The smell from the nearby factory interferes with the enjoyment of our backyard.
Her constant questioning of the teacher interferes with the rest of the class's ability to learn.

Get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force; "Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The coach tried to interfere with the referee's decision by arguing loudly on the field.
She didn't want her parents to interfere with her choice of career.
The neighbors started to interfere with our party by complaining about the noise.
The government was criticized for trying to interfere with the media coverage of the scandal.
The international community decided not to interfere in the country's internal conflict.