The doctor warned me this new treatment could interfere with my sleep, but I have been sleeping like a baby since I started taking it.
Which of the following is the meaning of the word "interfere" as used in the sentence above?

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The correct meaning of the word is "disrupt", as it portrays the idea that the new treatment may interrupt the patient's sleep. This is made clear by the inclusion of "but I have been sleeping like a baby," which suggests that although the doctor warned of a negative effect, it didn't happen.
"Benefit" is not the correct meaning, as it would suggest that the doctor said the treatment would improve the patient's sleep.
"Improve" is not the correct meaning, as it would suggest that the doctor said the treatment would benefit the patient's sleep.
"Eliminate" is not the correct meaning, as it would suggest that the new treatment will prevent the patient from sleeping at all.

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