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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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. Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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