noun

interference

interference, meddling, obstruction

I don't need any interference from you.

I don't need any interference from you.

The radio signal had a lot of interference.

The radio signal had a lot of interference.

((in sth.)) interference in sth. There was political interference in the investigation.

((with sth.)) interference with sth. This is interference with my private life.

Synonyms: meddling, obstruction; Antonyms: assistance, help

From Latin 'inter-' (between) + 'ferire' (to strike). The idea is of striking between things.

Imagine someone getting 'in between' two things and causing a problem, like static on a radio.

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