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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Prosecutors had until Wednesday to obtain an indictment 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, 3 Dec. 2025
But extremely high-calcium meals can sometimes interfere with the balance between vitamin D and calcium.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 3 Dec. 2025
Remember to keep smartphones out of the bedroom at night to prevent them from interfering with sleep, Barzilay recommended.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
That's because heavy coats can interfere with the proper harness fit for children, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Dec. 2025
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Todd Feurer, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
But extremely high-calcium meals can sometimes interfere with the balance between vitamin D and calcium.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 3 Dec. 2025
Remember to keep smartphones out of the bedroom at night to prevent them from interfering with sleep, Barzilay recommended.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
That's because heavy coats can interfere with the proper harness fit for children, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Interfere with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interfere%20with. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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