interference

Definition

  • noun: involvement in the activities and concerns of other people when your involvement is not wanted
  • noun: the act or process of 'interfering'

Examples

  • He was able to survive the scandal only because he had several clever assistants who 'ran interference' for him.

  • We had to put up with loud noise and constant 'interference' from the neighbors.

  • It was hard to hear the radio program because of all the 'interference'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) for a year. Now my sister... ...she uses aloe vera with a little sunscreen in it. Ideally, we all should wear gloves to bed... ...but I found there was interference with my social agenda, you know. Plus, I react to the camphor. So I'm not into the traditional remedies. Let me tell you something . (..)
    2001 Ocean's Eleven