interfere with

phrasal verb

interfered with; interfering with; interferes with
1
: to stop or slow (something) : to make (something) slower or more difficult
The drug might interfere with a child's physical development.
All of the noise was interfering with my concentration.
2
British : to touch (a child) in a sexual and improper way

Examples of interfere with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Lead exposure causes damage to the brain and kidneys and may interfere with the production of red blood cells that carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024 Always check the guest submission guidelines so your media enhances rather than interferes with publication. Jon Stojan, The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024 But in severe cases of eczema, the skin condition can be painful to interfere with daily activities. Amanda Gardner, Health, 4 Mar. 2024 Hamas—the group responsible for the abhorrent October 7 attack—must not interfere with the relief effort, either. Hardin Lang, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2024 Members would trip over invisible impediments, interfering with the surrounding foot traffic, compelling people to scrutinize their surroundings. Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Refuse to let what others do interfere with what’s best for you. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 29 Feb. 2024 Do not interfere with law abiding citizens protecting themselves or their family or any other individual. Charlotte Observer, 29 Feb. 2024 In January, the Supreme Court upheld federal authorities’ right to remove concertina wire that interferes with Border Patrol operations. Nick Miroff, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024

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“Interfere with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interfere%20with. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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