Synonyms of interference

interference

noun

ˌin-tər-ˈfir-ən(t)s 

as in obstacle

something that makes movement or progress difficult

without the interference of the rain, we could have made good time on that road trip

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obstacle
• obstruction
• hurdle
• embarrassment
• barrier
• inhibition
• impediment
• hindrance
• burden
• deterrent
• let
• encumbrance
• handicap
• block
• chain
• constraint
• shackles
• stop
• stumbling block
• delay
• cramp
• load
• balk
• hitch
• clog
• trammel
• danger
• crimp
• drag
• blockade
• brake
• disadvantage
• blockage
• bar
• restraint
• fetter
• curb
• manacle
• stoppage
• arrest
• stone wall
• holdback
• hazard
• difficulty
• rub
• rein
• brick wall
• catch
• embargo
• hardship
• snag
• drawback
• stall
• peril
• reef
• bit
• holdup
• hobble
• adversity
• check
• cumber

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incentive
• stimulus
• advantage
• impetus
• catalyst
• spur
• edge
• assistance
• benefit
• aid
• stimulant
• break
• help
• goad
• boost
• handmaiden

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of interference

Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins was called for pass interference with 23 seconds left when his arms locked with CeeDee Lamb, giving the Cowboys the ball at the Ravens 2. — CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Cristobal also didn’t think watching live that wide receiver Malachi Toney pushed off on his defender in the third quarter for an offensive pass interference call that wiped out a touchdown. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

Northwestern was within 15-13 early in the fourth quarter and had two chances to tie the score because of a pass-interference call on its first 2-point attempt. — Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026

Designed to stay locked during motion More sensitive instruments such as superconducting quantum interference devices and spin-exchange relaxation-free atomic magnetometers can detect fields below one femtotesla. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026