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
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The tension reached its peak during one week in June, when a half-dozen protesters were arrested for allegedly starting fires around the building and more were accused of interfering with law enforcement.
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Andy Rose, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Powerback argued that the Kansas law interfered with the company’s ability to comply with the federal vaccine mandate that was in effect at the time, which required health care providers receiving Medicare and Medicaid dollars to vaccinate their employees.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Even small amounts of alcohol can amplify Benadryl’s sedative effects and interfere with daily functioning.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
The city has also urged residents to stay in place and not interfere with operations.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
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Andy Rose, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Powerback argued that the Kansas law interfered with the company’s ability to comply with the federal vaccine mandate that was in effect at the time, which required health care providers receiving Medicare and Medicaid dollars to vaccinate their employees.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Even small amounts of alcohol can amplify Benadryl’s sedative effects and interfere with daily functioning.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
The city has also urged residents to stay in place and not interfere with operations.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Interfere with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interfere%20with. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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