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US/ˌɪn.tərˈfɪr.əns/
UK/ˌɪn.təˈfɪə.rəns/
the act of getting involved in something that is not your business; or a disturbance of a signal
In context
She resented her mother-in-law's interference in their family decisions.
The radio was full of interference during the storm.
The company says it works without political interference.
Words that go with interference
noun + noun
- government interferenceBusinesses complain about government interference.
- radio interferenceRadio interference stopped the broadcast.
adjective + noun
- outside interferenceThe court must be free from outside interference.
- political interferencePolitical interference damaged the investigation.
noun + preposition
- interference inThey denied any interference in the election.
- without interferenceLet the teachers work without interference.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I do not like his interference to my life.Correct: I do not like his interference in my life.