interfere with

verb

interfered with; interfering with; interferes with

Synonyms of interfere with next

: 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

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The study suggests that persistent turbidity plumes created by coastal modification projects may interfere with shark prey capture and could increase the likelihood of unintended human interactions. —

Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 One key group that appeared to be suppressed, Prevotella species, may interfere with the production of nitric oxide. —

Christina Manian, Health, 23 June 2026 Around Earth, these storms can interfere with satellites, radio communications, GPS signals and power grids. —

Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 23 June 2026 The church was concerned a site in uptown would interfere with their operations and create traffic headaches. —

Mary Ramsey updated June 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for interfere with

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