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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Release of the image could interfere with court proceedings and also jeopardize Kohberger’s right to a fair trial, the denial read.
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
Theanine may interfere with medications such as anti-anxiety drugs.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
In most cases, grapefruit interferes with meds by messing with an enzyme in your intestines called CYP3A4, which plays a role in metabolizing certain drugs.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 7 Apr. 2025
Slower growth of proteins that harm the brain: Statins may interfere with the growth of amyloid-beta and tau, proteins linked to dementia and Alzheimer’s.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025
Theanine may interfere with medications such as anti-anxiety drugs.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
In most cases, grapefruit interferes with meds by messing with an enzyme in your intestines called CYP3A4, which plays a role in metabolizing certain drugs.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 7 Apr. 2025
Slower growth of proteins that harm the brain: Statins may interfere with the growth of amyloid-beta and tau, proteins linked to dementia and Alzheimer’s.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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 15 Apr. 2025.
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