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

Recent Examples on the Web

Unfortunately, a full moon rises the night before, so the moon’s light may interfere with your ability to see these shooting stars. —Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 1 Jan. 2026

These limitations reduce tracking accuracy and interfere with the magnetic gradients used to drive the robots, making precise navigation difficult during live procedures. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026

Alcohol can irritate the digestive tract, alter gut bacteria and interfere with how the intestines absorb water, doctors said. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025

The tribe raised environmental concerns and argued that the facility could interfere with its community and resources. —Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 31 Dec. 2025