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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Heat can act on a developing fetus much like a toxin, interfering with organ development early in pregnancy and with growth later on. — Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Additionally, detection may be unreliable if a wall or other obstacle, like a human body, interferes with a signal. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

Their purpose is not to flatten emotion or eliminate individuality, but to reduce symptoms that interfere with functioning and quality of life. — Rachel Docekal, STAT, 21 Aug. 2026

The lawsuit also accuses Farris of interfering with Wadell’s separate employment with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office after she was fired. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026