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

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One of them is the growing ability of state and local officials to misuse the legal system to interfere with the functions and responsibilities of the federal government. —John Yoo, National Review, 5 June 2024

Intense feelings of sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion become overwhelming and can interfere with daily life. —Karen Pallarito, Health, 2 June 2024

Inflammatory disease, immune deficiency, or a bleeding disorder can increase the risk of postoperative complications after eye muscle surgery and may interfere with healing. —Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 1 June 2024

The state of democracy Mexico, of course, is not alone among Latin American nations in having gang violence interfere with the political process. —Matt Williams, The Conversation, 31 May 2024