interfere with

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

An Army legal office has described the policy as a matter of military preparedness, saying that uncertainty over a family member's immigration status can weigh on troops and interfere with their duties. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Bankruptcy could also put the district’s collective bargaining agreements at risk and potentially interfere with pension obligations. — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026

The suits say continuous noise from data centers’ cooling systems and power generators is substantially interfering with local neighbors’ use and enjoyment of their property — a legal standard for proving a private nuisance. — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

Nickel’s third touchdown pass of the night went to freshman Vance Spafford, who made his first touchdown catch while being interfered with by two FAMU defenders. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026