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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

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

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

Barbarossa is a little too fond of opening other people's letters and I would prefer to conduct this transaction without his interference.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke

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