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interference

[in-ter-feer-uhns] / ˌɪn tərˈfɪər əns /
NOUN
meddling, impedance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conflict intervention intrusion obstruction tampering
STRONG
arrest background barring blocking choking hindrance interposition meddlesomeness opposition prying resistance retardation
WEAK
backseat driving barging in checking clashing clogging hampering intermeddling tackling trespassing
Antonyms
STRONG
encouragement
WEAK
aid assistance help

Example Sentences

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Presidents have historically stayed away from Supreme Court proceedings to avoid the appearance of interference with the judicial branch.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

On the fire alarms, the company said "the majority of recent alarm activations were from resident interference" and said it remains "committed to maintaining the building".

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

This could reveal whether such interference affects a person's ability to recall the correct memory in the right context or make accurate decisions.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

European governments rallied around Slovenia, decrying foreign interference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

“Then can you please go out there and find out? And run interference for Mummy and Papa?”

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.