interfere with

phrasal verb

interfered with; interfering with; interferes with

: 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.

British : to touch (a child) in a sexual and improper way

Examples of interfere with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Excessive electronic use raises the risk of obesity, interferes with social activities and family time, and takes a toll on a teen's mental health. —

Amy Morin, Parents, 22 July 2024 The ruling party has already been interfering with the election for months. —

David Shortell, CNN, 21 July 2024 At least three transit observations of the planet with Webb’s MIRI, or Mid-Infrared instrument, are also needed to make sure stellar radiation is not interfering with observations of the planet itself. —

Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 20 July 2024 He’s done well not interfering with revitalization efforts already in motion, like the RAD/PACT program. —

Ben Max, New York Daily News, 19 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for interfere with

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