Interference

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/

Interference (noun)

  1. an action that stops or changes something in a negative way
  2. unwanted noise or signals that make it hard to hear or see broadcasts
  3. when two waves meet and affect each other, changing their shape or strength

Examples

  • The interference from the crowd made it hard to concentrate.
  • Interference in their conversation was not appreciated.

Common collocations: unwanted interference, cause interference, signal interference, reduce interference, constructive interference

Synonyms of Interference

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Interference

  • help or support
  • making a process easier