interfere with
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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Raffensperger was also directed to immediately instruct all staff to admit observers and afford them reasonable proximity to meaningfully observe all activities without interfering with election operations.
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CBS News, 19 May 2026
The scientists are also working on a solid-free extraction process that avoids generating problematic mineral residues that could interfere with geothermal infrastructure.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Extracted from the seeds of the neem tree, the essential oil interferes with the reproduction and feeding of pests like aphids, whiteflies, and thrips.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
You’re also banned from soliciting signatures, interfering with the voting process, disrupting the polling place or obstructing other voters’ access to the polling place.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 19 May 2026
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CBS News, 19 May 2026
The scientists are also working on a solid-free extraction process that avoids generating problematic mineral residues that could interfere with geothermal infrastructure.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Extracted from the seeds of the neem tree, the essential oil interferes with the reproduction and feeding of pests like aphids, whiteflies, and thrips.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
You’re also banned from soliciting signatures, interfering with the voting process, disrupting the polling place or obstructing other voters’ access to the polling place.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 19 May 2026
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“Interfere with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interfere%20with. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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