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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The affidavit makes no mention of foreign interference in the race.

From The Wall Street Journal

Your business is not her business, and you should not do anything that would invite comment, coercion or any form of interference.

From MarketWatch

"This challenge can be resolved by using quantum interference methods, based on the link between accumulated phase and time."

From Science Daily

Protected wrecks have legal protection, meaning that any disturbance or interference is only permitted under an official licence.

From BBC

University bosses have been told by ministers to report threats of foreign interference directly to the government and security services.

From BBC