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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The method lets scientists detect extremely weak electric and magnetic fields that can interfere with fragile quantum states.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
He is driven, uncompromising, and firmly believes that his job is to document reality, not interfere with it.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Key Takeaways Health conditions, medications, and poor diet quality can interfere with nutrient absorption and lead to the need for vitamin supplementation.
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Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
3 July 2026
Owens’ lawsuit seeks for the court to issue an injunction to force the association and Kuka to stop interfering with the sale of the unit and remediation of the asbestos, and to stop requiring approvals for prospective buyers.
—
Nicole R. Kurtz,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
He is driven, uncompromising, and firmly believes that his job is to document reality, not interfere with it.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Key Takeaways Health conditions, medications, and poor diet quality can interfere with nutrient absorption and lead to the need for vitamin supplementation.
—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
3 July 2026
Owens’ lawsuit seeks for the court to issue an injunction to force the association and Kuka to stop interfering with the sale of the unit and remediation of the asbestos, and to stop requiring approvals for prospective buyers.
—
Nicole R. Kurtz,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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