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

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Commonly reported at approximately 60 kilowatts, HELIOS can damage unmanned aircraft or interfere with electro-optical sensors without firing a missile. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

And just as chemical stimulants such as caffeine and Adderall can interfere with sleep, so, too, can excessive meditation. — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

In addition, alcohol interferes with the break down and absorption of key nutrients thought to decrease cancer risk — vitamins A, C, D and E as well as folates in the vitamin B complex, according to NCI. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Many PFASs are endocrine disruptors that can harm the reproductive system and interfere with fetal development. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026