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Definitions

meddle

[med-l] / ˈmɛd l /
VERB
intervene, interfere
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hinder impede impose infringe intrude tamper
STRONG
advance encroach encumber inquire interlope interpose invade kibitz molest obtrude pry snoop trespass
WEAK
abuse rights barge in break in on busybody butt in chime in come uninvited crash the gates dabble in fool with horn in intermeddle mess around mix in push in put two cents in sidewalk-superintend stick nose in worm in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid assist facilitate forward help leave alone
STRONG
retreat yield
WEAK
avoid dodge ignore stay out of

Example Sentences

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Public policy advocates and experts expressed concern about state lawmakers using their power to meddle with local housing projects, especially when carving out exemptions from laws they’ve imposed on everyone else in the state.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

It’s actually quite problematic that some perversely rich guys meddle in our affairs in their own way.

From Slate • Nov. 19, 2025

The reason players from quarterbacks to kickers have long felt compelled to meddle with the football is because of the condition it arrives in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

President Hassan warned at the time that she would not allow activists from neighbouring countries to "meddle" in Tanzania's affairs.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025

“He wasn’t boasting, Tim. He’s going over to Wethersfield. The fools are planning to march up to Massachusetts to meddle in something that isn’t their affair.”

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.