interference
//ˌɪntərˈfɪərəns//
Noun
interferenceSingular
interferencesPlural
1
The act of interfering or getting involved in a situation where one's involvement is not wanted or helpful.
I resent his constant interference in my personal life.
2
Something that prevents a process, activity, or signal from continuing or being received properly.
There was interference on the radio signal during the storm.
3
In physics, the combination of two or more waves that results in a new wave pattern.
The interference of light waves creates colorful patterns.
4
In sports, the illegal obstruction of an opponent's movement or play.
The referee called interference on the defender for blocking the receiver.