interference

noun

ˌin-tər-ˈfir-ən(t)s How to pronounce interference (audio)
Definition of interferencenext
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

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Recent Examples of interference At about that same time, a waxing crescent moon is low in the southwest and is about to set and will offer little viewing interference. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 18 July 2026 President Donald Trump‘s comments alleging Chinese interference during the 2020 election reignited tensions with China, setting up a potentially fraught meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the fall. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026 In February 2020, for instance, senior intelligence officials briefed him on efforts to protect elections from foreign interference and ensure that voting machines were trustworthy. — Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 The British Museum has not responded to requests for comment from ARTnews regarding the investigation’s findings or allegations of political interference from Israeli lobbyists. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for interference
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interference
  1. obstacle
  2. obstruction
  3. hurdle
  4. embarrassment
  5. barrier
Noun
  • Despite the obstacles, families will be moving into the two units within the next few weeks and will be able to stay for as long as necessary.
    — Julianna Mejia July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
  • Any effort to federalize or take over elections would face serious legal obstacles, said Nahal Kazemi, a Chapman University law professor.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of obstacle
Noun
  • Land's End is one of the best places on mainland Britain to watch the eclipse because of its vast Atlantic horizon and minimal obstruction toward the west-northwest.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 July 2026
  • Frequently check for obstructions in the material, like staples or screws, and keep two hands on the saw to improve control and stability.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
Definition of obstruction
Noun
  • Yet another hurdle is Chicago Parking Meters itself, which has threatened to sue the city if the council doesn’t approve the Stonepeak deal.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • For instance, non-invasive EEG systems generally capture weaker and noisier signals than implanted brain devices, making accuracy and reliability critical hurdles.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
Definition of hurdle
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  • By coach Cheryl Reeve’s standard, Saturday night’s match against the Portland Fire was a defensive embarrassment.
    — Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026
  • Was Trump, reportedly livid over the Air Force One leak, concerned about the risk to security—or about the prospect of personal embarrassment due to the failings of a questionable gift that had cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars to upgrade?
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
Definition of embarrassment
Noun
  • Formulas that contain a high percentage of salicylic acid are always too strong for me, ripping through my skin’s barrier and causing more breakouts and irritation.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 18 July 2026
  • But sometimes just thinking about tackling those jobs can feel exhausting, creating a barrier to success even for people who are highly motivated to improve their homes and their lives by exerting control over their belongings.
    — Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 18 July 2026
Definition of barrier

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