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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Theme parks are crammed with avant-garde architecture which can interfere with the GPS signals bouncing between drones during a show.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Faculty at Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Science voted against unionization, but union supporters argued USC interfered with the process.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Do any of those cracks or chips interfere with a close, snug fit?
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
Trump lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove reiterated Friday their position that the only acceptable option is overturning his conviction and dismissing his indictment, writing that anything less will interfere with the transition process and his ability to lead the country.
—Michael R. Sisak and Jennifer Peltz The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Faculty at Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Science voted against unionization, but union supporters argued USC interfered with the process.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Do any of those cracks or chips interfere with a close, snug fit?
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
Trump lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove reiterated Friday their position that the only acceptable option is overturning his conviction and dismissing his indictment, writing that anything less will interfere with the transition process and his ability to lead the country.
—Michael R. Sisak and Jennifer Peltz The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Interfere with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interfere%20with. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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