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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For example, when light bends around a sharp obstacle or boundary, such as a knife edge, the waves bend and interfere with one another to create bands of dark and bright light. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026 Problematic media use is excessive or dysregulated screen use that starts interfering with a teen’s daily functioning, according to Sarah Domoff, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the University at Albany. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2026 The issue arises when that focus—that fixation—starts to interfere with the rest of your life. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026 Lemon and several other journalists have been charged with violating the FACE Act, which prohibits people from intimidating or interfering with individuals’ constitutional right to the freedom of religion. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interfere with

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