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
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Last week, without explanation, federal prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss all charges against Chicago Laugh Factory manager Nathan Griffin, who had been charged with forcibly assaulting, impeding, and interfering with a federal officer.
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Todd Feurer, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Emerson was federally charged with interfering with a flight crew.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Advocates for states’ rights could argue the college sports federal law interferes with rights traditionally understood as belonging to the states, including the topics of public university employment and unionization, and the right of publicity.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2025
That's because heavy coats can interfere with the proper harness fit for children, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
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Todd Feurer, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Emerson was federally charged with interfering with a flight crew.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Advocates for states’ rights could argue the college sports federal law interferes with rights traditionally understood as belonging to the states, including the topics of public university employment and unionization, and the right of publicity.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2025
That's because heavy coats can interfere with the proper harness fit for children, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Interfere with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interfere%20with. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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