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INTERFERENCE

(noun)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Interference.

Interference - as a noun

A policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intervention15
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
noninterference20

The act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hinderance16hindrance15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5deed6human actionhuman activity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disturbance16noise5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
trouble9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(american football) blocking a player's path with your body

Example: "He ran interference for the quarterback"

Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
encumbrance19hinderance16hindrance15hitch13incumbrance19preventative20preventive18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
impediment17impedimenta18obstructer14obstruction15obstructor14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The police were called to stop the interference in the domestic dispute."
"The company accused its competitor of unfair interference in the market."
"The coach was frustrated with the interference from the fans during the game."
"The teacher warned the students about the interference of electronic devices in the classroom."
"The interference of the government in private businesses caused controversy."
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Word Game Points

Is INTERFERENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, interference is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INTERFERENCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is INTERFERENCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, interference is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INTERFERENCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is INTERFERENCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, interference is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INTERFERENCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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