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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As tedious as the interference is, it offers more to discuss than one side consistently outclassing the other.

From BBC

I do not want to worry about any interference with my living arrangements if she passes before I do.

From MarketWatch

The Representation of the People Bill, which also includes measures to tighten the rules around political donations and protect against foreign interference, will be introduced on Thursday.

From BBC

JWST's high resolution spectrograph allows scientists to examine exoplanet light without interference from molecules in Earth's atmosphere.

From Science Daily

Without interference from air and sky brightness, Swift's Ultraviolet/Optical Telescope can reach a sensitivity comparable to a 4 meter class ground telescope at those wavelengths.

From Science Daily

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