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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Gusty winds could also interfere with road visibility.
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
Texas Tech cheerleaders continue to train in athletic department facilities, but hold their practices at 6 o’clock in the mornings so as not to interfere with other programs.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Exaggeration, excessive behavior and unrealistic expectations will interfere with the truth and figuring out what’s best for you.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
They are especially trained to assist their handlers with tasks related to their disabilities, and distractions—such as sudden petting or interaction—can interfere with the dog's ability to perform its duties.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
Texas Tech cheerleaders continue to train in athletic department facilities, but hold their practices at 6 o’clock in the mornings so as not to interfere with other programs.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Exaggeration, excessive behavior and unrealistic expectations will interfere with the truth and figuring out what’s best for you.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
They are especially trained to assist their handlers with tasks related to their disabilities, and distractions—such as sudden petting or interaction—can interfere with the dog's ability to perform its duties.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Interfere with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interfere%20with. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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