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

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As an example, the lawsuit references another civil case, filed in federal court earlier this year also accusing Epic of anticompetitive behavior and interfering with a competitor's business. —Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025

Disruption of the kidneys’ renin-angiotensin system—named for the hormones involved, which regulate blood pressure—also interferes with insulin signaling. —Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025

But even small fluctuations in vitamin K intake can interfere with warfarin’s dose-sensitive action. —Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2025

Stopping caloric intake three hours before bedtime avoids reflux and bloating, both of which interfere with your ability to fall asleep. —Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025