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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Anxiety Disorders Anxiety disorders involve excessive fear or worry that interferes with daily functioning.
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2025
The pump and air valve should not interfere with the placement of bed linens and blankets.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Judge Joseph Marutollo agreed with federal prosecutors, who raised concerns about Ruggiero’s potential to interfere with witnesses if released from custody.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Observing and recording law enforcement is generally protected, but warning people to avoid arrest or physically interfering with ICE operations could be considered obstruction.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2025
The pump and air valve should not interfere with the placement of bed linens and blankets.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Judge Joseph Marutollo agreed with federal prosecutors, who raised concerns about Ruggiero’s potential to interfere with witnesses if released from custody.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Observing and recording law enforcement is generally protected, but warning people to avoid arrest or physically interfering with ICE operations could be considered obstruction.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for interfere with
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“Interfere with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interfere%20with. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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