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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This means that airspace above private property is not considered private, and any attempt to interfere with a drone in flight could result in serious charges, including property damage, endangerment, or violations under the Aircraft Sabotage Act. —Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Oct. 2025

When can police interfere with protests? —Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025

The immune assault interfered with her ability to produce insulin, the hormone that controls blood glucose levels, says Herold, who works at Yale University. —Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025

Certain medications, including some antibiotics, anticonvulsants and antipsychotics can also interfere with temperature regulation. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025