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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Like other minerals, calcium can interfere with the absorption of other supplements, such as zinc, and medications, such as certain antibiotics.
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Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025
Drone operators will still be required to maintain safe separation when flying, yield to all manned aircraft, ensure the drone does not interfere with any other operations in the airspace and abide by all current FAA flight notices and restrictions.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2025
Animals with the disease grow large, disfiguring tumors around the face and mouth that can interfere with feeding and breathing.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
In a July 31 ruling, the state Supreme Court said disconnecting the device on the morning of the execution would interfere with the process and place a precondition on the Tennessee Department of Correction.
—Kelly Puente, Nashville Tennessean, 31 July 2025
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Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025
Drone operators will still be required to maintain safe separation when flying, yield to all manned aircraft, ensure the drone does not interfere with any other operations in the airspace and abide by all current FAA flight notices and restrictions.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2025
Animals with the disease grow large, disfiguring tumors around the face and mouth that can interfere with feeding and breathing.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
In a July 31 ruling, the state Supreme Court said disconnecting the device on the morning of the execution would interfere with the process and place a precondition on the Tennessee Department of Correction.
—Kelly Puente, Nashville Tennessean, 31 July 2025
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“Interfere with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interfere%20with. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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