interference

noun

1. a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries

   noun.communication

   Synonyms intervention

   Antonyms noninterference nonintervention

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

   noun.act

   Synonyms hinderance hindrance

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication

   noun.event

   Synonyms disturbance noise

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. (American football) blocking a player's path with your body

   noun.act

   Examples

   He ran interference for the quarterback.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

   noun.artifact

   Synonyms encumbrance hinderance hindrance hitch incumbrance preventative preventive

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. The act or state of interfering; as, the stoppage of a machine by the <i>interference</i> of some of its parts; a meddlesome <i>interference</i> in the business of others.

   noun

   Source: webster1913