interfere with

phrasal verb

interfered with; interfering with; interferes 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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The quick set-up and takedown eliminate wrestling with poles and worrying about the perfect flat spot, and the rugged, weather-resistant materials remove anxiety about changeable conditions in the mountains or elsewhere. Compact and convenient, the tent didn’t interfere with our storage space. —

Fergus Scholes, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024 That will likely start with folks interfering with the counting of ballots. —

Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024 Caffeine can interfere with sleep by reducing levels of 6-sulfatoxymelatonin. —

Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 4 Nov. 2024 Many health conditions can interfere with hormonal balance and cause anovulation. —

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