intermeddle
Example Sentences
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Is a statute less objection able which authorizes expenditure of Fed eral moneys to induce action in a field in which the United States has no power to intermeddle?
From Time Magazine Archive
"I have considered it as a matter between every man and his Maker, in which no other, and far less the public, had a right to intermeddle."
From Time Magazine Archive
Some persons have especial need to consider this sin—they are tempted to play the part of Providence, to intermeddle where they ought to refrain.
From The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Genesis by Dods, Marcus
But Voltaire wrote to Madame du Deffand: "I am aware that people reproach her with some bagatelles à propos of that husband of hers; however, one really cannot intermeddle in these family squabbles!"
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 13 by Rudd, John
Intercede and interpose are used in a good sense; intermeddle always in a bad sense, and interfere frequently so.
From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin
