interfere with

verb

interfered with; interfering with; interferes with

Synonyms of interfere with

: 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.

British : to touch (a child) in a sexual and improper way

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Experts say melatonin may be worth discussing as an add-on treatment for people whose pain interferes with sleep. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 1 July 2026 People are reluctant to paint over them, not wanting to interfere with the state’s imagery. — Armando Ledezma, New Yorker, 30 June 2026 Issues can arise if plants damage the fence, create safety hazards, or interfere with the other property. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 30 June 2026 The method lets scientists detect extremely weak electric and magnetic fields that can interfere with fragile quantum states. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for interfere with

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