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interference
This term carries a strong sense of intrusion and unwanted presence. It suggests a boundary being crossed or a natural flow being disrupted by an external force. In social or political contexts, it is almost always negative, implying an overstep of authority or a meddlesome action that creates chaos or delays. In technical fields, the word shifts from a social grievance to a physical phenomenon. It describes the clashing of frequencies or waves, where the "interference" is a mechanical conflict rather than a moral or legal one. This duality makes the word useful for describing both a noisy radio signal and a noisy neighbor.
Countable when referring to specific instances of meddling or distinct physics patterns. Uncountable when referring to the general phenomenon of signal disruption.
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The act of obstructing or hindering a process or activity.
"The government was accused of interference in the election."
Disturbance in a signal caused by other electromagnetic waves.
"Static and interference made the radio broadcast barely audible."