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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Head & Shoulders’ shampoo is also free of parabens and phthalates, two preservatives known to interfere with your endocrine system, Dr. Del Campo explains.
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2025
However, some medicines can interfere with B12 absorption, such as:2
Metformin: A medicine for managing blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, metformin can impair B12 absorption.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Peguero was charged with second-degree breach of peace, interfering with an officer/resisting.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
Exceptions to the return-to-office directive should be limited so as to not interfere with the broader goal of more in-person interactions between employees, CalHR advised.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2025
However, some medicines can interfere with B12 absorption, such as:2
Metformin: A medicine for managing blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, metformin can impair B12 absorption.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Peguero was charged with second-degree breach of peace, interfering with an officer/resisting.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
Exceptions to the return-to-office directive should be limited so as to not interfere with the broader goal of more in-person interactions between employees, CalHR advised.
—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Interfere with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interfere%20with. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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