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Definitions

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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But that’s more an issue of capacity over top-down interference.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Even if they say they align and support you, be sure you have your own cash reserves, should you believe that the cost of their interference is not worth the gift.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 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

"At first we assumed it was a measurement artifact or some kind of interference," recalls Schultheiß.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

He seems to make his own hours and his own rules, with little interference from the captain, and is the only one on the ship who makes any sense.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman