Definition of interference

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • interference is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • interference is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • interference is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of interference


  • the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. hinderance
    2. hindrance
  • electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. disturbance
    2. noise
  • a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. intervention
  • any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. encumbrance
    2. hinderance
    3. hindrance
    4. hitch
    5. incumbrance
    6. preventative
    7. preventive
  • (American football) blocking a player's path with your body (noun)

    Examples

    1. he ran interference for the quarterback

See definition of interference in Merriam Webster