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

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Following the Trojan War, Odysseus struggles to return home to Ithaca, encountering mythological creatures such as Cyclopes, Sirens, and gods who interfere with his perilous voyage. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Flying an unmanned aircraft system carelessly or recklessly, interfering with a first responder operation, is also a misdemeanor under state law and San Diego municipal code. — Sydney Brammer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026

One recording captured over the Yellow Sea in 2023 appears to show an unidentified object interfering with electro-optical and infrared sensors. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

The passenger in the Camry, identified as 28-year-old Rebecca Lindblom of Stafford, was also placed under arrest and charged with use of drug paraphernalia and interfering with an officer. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026