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Noun
S:
(n)
intervention
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interference
(a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries)
S:
(n)
hindrance
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hinderance
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interference
(the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding)
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(n)
noise
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interference
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disturbance
(electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication)
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(n)
interference
((American football) blocking a player's path with your body)
"he ran interference for the quarterback"
S:
(n)
hindrance
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hinderance
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hitch
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preventive
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preventative
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encumbrance
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incumbrance
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interference
(any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome)