interference synonyms

interference

n.

  1. The act of obstructing

    intervention, resistance, retardation, impedance, checking, blocking, barring, hampering, clashing, collision, tackling, interception, hindrance, restraint, inhibition, shutting off, clogging, choking, arrest, barricading, thrusting between, interposition; see also opposition 1, restraint 2.

    Antonyms removal*, clearance*, releasing.

  2. Taking forcible part in the affairs of others

    meddling, interposition, interruption, prying, trespassing, tampering, intermeddling, advising, kibitzing*, butting in*, horning in*, barging in*, back-seat driving*; see also intrusion.

  3. That which obstructs

    obstruction, check, obstacle; see barrier, impediment 1, restraint 2.

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