Definition of Interference

1. Noun. A policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries.

Exact synonyms: Intervention
Generic synonyms: Foreign Policy
Derivative terms: Interfere
Antonyms: Noninterference, Nonintervention

2. Noun. The act of hindering or obstructing or impeding.
Exact synonyms: Hinderance, Hindrance
Generic synonyms: Act, Deed, Human Action, Human Activity
Specialized synonyms: Foiling, Frustration, Thwarting, Antagonism, Obstruction, Complication, Deterrence, Bar, Prevention
Derivative terms: Interfere

3. Noun. Electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication.

4. Noun. (American football) blocking a player's path with your body. "He ran interference for the quarterback"
Category relationships: American Football, American Football Game
Generic synonyms: Block, Blocking

5. Noun. Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome.

Definition of Interference

1. n. The act or state of interfering; as, the stoppage of a machine by the interference of some of its parts; a meddlesome interference in the business of others.

Definition of Interference

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Interference

1. Opposition or hampering of an action or procedure. Origin: L. Ferire = to strike This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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