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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Symptoms may interfere with daily activities, which is often a reason for a cardiologist or surgeon to suggest repairing or replacing a valve.4 Your healthcare team can help create an individualized treatment plan for your specific circumstance and provide treatment and support to manage symptoms. —Angela Ryan Lee, Health, 28 Dec. 2024

Smoke particles turned the sky red and interfered with local cellular signals. —Brendan Fitzgerald, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024

Hurricanes have always interfered with the incubation of turtle nests tucked in the sand, but stronger storms mean stronger interference. —Luena Rodriguez-Feo Vileira, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024

Abdallah was charged with disorderly conduct, first-degree threatening and interfering with an officer/resisting. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Dec. 2024