interference meaning and definition

INTERFERENCE noun

Definition of interference (noun)

1. a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
   • synonyms: intervention
   • antonym: noninterference
2. the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
   • synonyms: hinderance, hindrance
3. electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
   • synonyms: disturbance, noise
4. (American football) blocking a player's path with your body
   • "he ran interference for the quarterback"
5. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
   • synonyms: encumbrance, hinderance, hindrance, hitch, incumbrance, preventative, preventive