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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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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

If I’m a Major League plate umpire, I’m wondering if I should start learning how to call holding and pass interference penalties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Both men, who have British and Hong Kong passports, deny charges of assisting a foreign intelligence service and foreign interference.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Robert S. Mueller III, the former FBI director and special counsel whose name became synonymous with the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election, died Friday at age 81.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Root’s hesitation was highlighted by the hiss of interference.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

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