Synonyms for meddle
ˈmɛd lmed·dle

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1. meddle

   To interpose is to place or come between other things or persons, usually as a means of obstruction or prevention of some effect or result that would otherwise occur, or be expected to take place. Intercede and interpose are used in a good sense; intermeddle always in a bad sense, and interfere frequently so. To intercede is to come between persons who are at variance, and plead with the stronger in behalf of the weaker. One may interpose with authority; he intercedes by petition. To intermeddle is to thrust oneself into the concerns of others with a petty officiousness; meddling commonly arises from idle curiosity; "every fool will be meddling," Prov. xx, 3; to interfere is to intrude into others' affairs with more serious purpose, with or without acknowledged right or propriety. Intercept is applied to an object that may be seized or stopped while in transit; as, to intercept a letter or a messenger; interrupt is applied to an action which might or should be continuous, but is broken in upon (Latin rumpere, to break) by some disturbing power; as, the conversation was interrupted. One who arbitrates or mediates must do so by the request or at least with the consent of the contending parties; the other words of the group imply that he steps in of his own accord.

   Synonyms:
   arbitrate, intercede, intercept, interfere, intermeddle, interpose, interrupt, mediate

   Antonyms:
   avoid, hold aloof, hold off, keep aloof, keep away, keep clear, keep out, let alone, let be, retire, stand aside, stand away, stand back, stand off, withdraw

   Preposition:
   Interpose between the combatants; in the matter.

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1. meddle, tamperverb

   intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly

   "Don't meddle in my affairs!"

   Synonyms:
   fiddle, monkey, tamper

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1. obstrude

   become noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way

   Submitted by @Muskan on December 28, 2020  

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1. meddleverb

   Synonyms:
   interfere, intermeddle, take part (officiously)

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1. meddleverb

   Synonyms:
   interfere, interpose, intermeddle, obtrude

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1. List of paraphrases for "meddle":

   interfere, fade, intrude, intervene

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How to use meddle in a sentence?

1. Michel de Montaigne:

   He who is not very strong in memory should not meddle with lying.

2. Michael Cohen:

   As an American, I repudiate Russia's or any other foreign government's attempt to interfere or meddle in our democratic process, and I would call on all Americans to do the same.

3. J. R. R. Tolkien:

   Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger.

4. Mac Warner:

   Our primary strategy is to deter and prevent election fraud from taking place. I prefer compliance with the law over criminal convictions, but those who try to meddle with our elections will be held accountable.

5. Foreign Affairs Prince Saud al-Faisal:

   The Houthi militia and agents of the former president -- supported by Iran -- insist to meddle in Yemen, reshuffle the cards, rob the Yemeni will, make a coup against the constitutional legitimacy and reject all peaceful solutions, we are not warmongers.