meddle

verb

med·dle ˈme-dᵊl How to pronounce meddle (audio)

meddled; meddling

ˈmed-liŋ,

ˈme-dᵊl-iŋ How to pronounce meddle (audio)

intransitive verb

: to interest oneself in what is not one's concern : interfere without right or propriety (see propriety sense 1)

I never meddle in other people's private affairs

G. B. Shaw

meddler

ˈmed-lər

ˈme-dᵊl-ər How to pronounce meddle (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

please stop meddling in your sister's marriage, even though you mean well

Recent Examples on the Web But several European governments say that now is no time to meddle with an important energy industry, with supplies of Russian gas and oil in jeopardy.

Sarah Hurtes, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2022 The number of countries attempting to meddle in elections has also grown, Mr. Wray said, including an Iranian campaign in 2020 and the possibility of interference from China.

David Uberti, WSJ, 19 July 2022 The Big 12 could potentially meddle here, and provide some leverage for SDSU.

Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 30 Aug. 2022 In particular, Nieporte called out organizers’ demand for access to journalist’s footage — something that many newsrooms would consider an attempt to meddle with coverage.

Jeremy Barr, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2022 TikTok has disputed the notion that the Chinese government could nefariously meddle with American user data.

Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 8 July 2022 The pope has been hesitant to directly meddle in politics since the beginning of his papacy — afraid to devolve the Holy See into a normal, secular world power.

Fox News, 13 July 2022 Plus Democrats meddle in GOP primaries in Illinois and Colorado, and the Supreme Court's opinion upholding a football coach's right to pray on the field could have major implications for church and state.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 28 June 2022 Freedom of information in the West has allowed the Kremlin to meddle in elections.

David Kamenetzky And Leopoldo López, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

meddle

verb

med·dle ˈme-dᵊl How to pronounce meddle (audio)

meddled; meddling

: to be overly involved in someone else's business

Choose the Right Synonym for meddle

meddle, interfere, and tamper mean to get involved with something that is someone else's business. meddle is used for intruding in an inconsiderate and annoying fashion. Don't meddle in her personal life. interfere is used for getting in the way of or disturbing someone or something whether intentionally or not. I tried to give advice without interfering. tamper is used for intruding or experimenting in a way that is wrong or uncalled-for and likely to be harmful. Someone had tampered with the lock.

单词	meddles
释义	meddle verb med·dle ˈme-dᵊl meddled; meddling ˈmed-liŋ, ˈme-dᵊl-iŋ intransitive verb : to interest oneself in what is not one's concern : interfere without right or propriety (see propriety sense 1) I never meddle in other people's private affairs G. B. Shaw meddler ˈmed-lər ˈme-dᵊl-ər noun Synonyms butt in interfere interlope intermeddle intrude mess muck (about or around) nose obtrude poke pry snoop See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences please stop meddling in your sister's marriage, even though you mean well Recent Examples on the Web But several European governments say that now is no time to meddle with an important energy industry, with supplies of Russian gas and oil in jeopardy. Sarah Hurtes, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2022 The number of countries attempting to meddle in elections has also grown, Mr. Wray said, including an Iranian campaign in 2020 and the possibility of interference from China. David Uberti, WSJ, 19 July 2022 The Big 12 could potentially meddle here, and provide some leverage for SDSU. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 30 Aug. 2022 In particular, Nieporte called out organizers’ demand for access to journalist’s footage — something that many newsrooms would consider an attempt to meddle with coverage. Jeremy Barr, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2022 TikTok has disputed the notion that the Chinese government could nefariously meddle with American user data. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 8 July 2022 The pope has been hesitant to directly meddle in politics since the beginning of his papacy — afraid to devolve the Holy See into a normal, secular world power. Fox News, 13 July 2022 Plus Democrats meddle in GOP primaries in Illinois and Colorado, and the Supreme Court's opinion upholding a football coach's right to pray on the field could have major implications for church and state. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 28 June 2022 Freedom of information in the West has allowed the Kremlin to meddle in elections. David Kamenetzky And Leopoldo López, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English medlen, from Anglo-French mesler, medler, from Vulgar Latin misculare, from Latin miscēre* to mix — more at mix First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition meddle verb med·dle ˈme-dᵊl meddled; meddling : to be overly involved in someone else's business Choose the Right Synonym for meddle meddle, interfere, and tamper mean to get involved with something that is someone else's business. meddle is used for intruding in an inconsiderate and annoying fashion. Don't meddle in her personal life. interfere is used for getting in the way of or disturbing someone or something whether intentionally or not. I tried to give advice without interfering. tamper is used for intruding or experimenting in a way that is wrong or uncalled-for and likely to be harmful. Someone had tampered with the lock. meddles verb present tense third-person singular of meddle as in interferes to interest oneself in what is not one's concern please stop meddling in your sister's marriage, even though you mean well Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance interferes messes snoops intervenes pokes intrudes obtrudes pries butts in intermeddles intercedes noses invades interlopes encroaches mucks (about or around) interposes trespasses infringes tampers fools fiddles plays monkeys chisels (in) barges (in) Antonyms & Near Antonyms avoids ignores shuns neglects disregards eschews overlooks See More
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meddle

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