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interference Synonyms

Another word for interference

Choosing another word for interference depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The action of meddling, intervening, or getting involved in a situation or process without invitation or necessity, often in a way that hinders or obstructs.

Usage Example

"The committee insisted on conducting its investigation without any political meddling."

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meddling
intrusion
Strong
intervention
obstruction
hindrance
impediment
encroachment
tampering

• noun (Context 2)

The disturbance or degradation of an electrical, radio, or telecommunication signal caused by extraneous electromagnetic energy or competing signals.

Usage Example

"Heavy solar activity caused severe radio static across the northern hemisphere."

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static
Strong
noise
distortion
disruption
crosstalk

• noun (Context 3)

In physics, the combination or superposition of two or more waveforms of the same or closely related frequency, resulting in a mutually reinforced or canceled wave pattern.

Usage Example

"The iridescent colors on a soap bubble are produced by the thin-film superposition of light waves."

Strong
superposition

• noun (Context 4)

In sports such as American football, ice hockey, and baseball, the illegal obstruction of an opponent who is attempting to catch a ball, play the puck, or run the bases.

Usage Example

"The referee threw a flag on the cornerback for pass obstruction in the end zone."

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obstruction
Strong
foul
Weak
infraction

Opposites of interference

The opposite of interference shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

noninterference
nonintervention
assistance
clarity
support
cooperation
See all opposites of interference

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Interference. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/interference
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