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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However, Rodgers said no studies to date have analyzed how this withdrawal interferes with pregnancy symptoms, and vice versa.
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Katie Camero, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Kelly, a Democrat, agreed with opponents who said the legislation would interfere with local control and violate home rule.
—Jenna Barackman, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2024
Phthalates are endocrine-disrupting chemicals, which can interfere with the body’s natural hormones and lead to a variety of health issues.
—Korin Miller, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
These former officials note that during his first administration, Mr. Trump attacked intelligence leaders but did not interfere with intelligence collection.
—Alan Feuer, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Magnesium supplements can also interfere with antibiotics, diuretics, and proton pump inhibitors.
—Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2024
That’s about 17 million people currently dealing with issues like brain fog or intense fatigue, which can interfere with their life and involvement in the workforce.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 11 Apr. 2024
Another big day will be Brady Street Fest, which was moved one week earlier from its usual last Saturday in July in order to not interfere with the motorcycle festival.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
None of the petroglyphs interfered with the existing footprints, meaning the creators may have wanted to deliberately avoid damaging the fossils despite not knowing their true origins.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 9 Apr. 2024
Katie Camero, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Kelly, a Democrat, agreed with opponents who said the legislation would interfere with local control and violate home rule.
—Jenna Barackman, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2024
Phthalates are endocrine-disrupting chemicals, which can interfere with the body’s natural hormones and lead to a variety of health issues.
—Korin Miller, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
These former officials note that during his first administration, Mr. Trump attacked intelligence leaders but did not interfere with intelligence collection.
—Alan Feuer, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Magnesium supplements can also interfere with antibiotics, diuretics, and proton pump inhibitors.
—Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2024
That’s about 17 million people currently dealing with issues like brain fog or intense fatigue, which can interfere with their life and involvement in the workforce.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 11 Apr. 2024
Another big day will be Brady Street Fest, which was moved one week earlier from its usual last Saturday in July in order to not interfere with the motorcycle festival.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
None of the petroglyphs interfered with the existing footprints, meaning the creators may have wanted to deliberately avoid damaging the fossils despite not knowing their true origins.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 9 Apr. 2024
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