meddle
to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly: Stop meddling in my personal life!
Origin of meddle
1Other words for meddle
Other words from meddle
- med·dler, noun
- o·ver·med·dle, verb (used without object), o·ver·med·dled, o·ver·med·dling.
- un·med·dled, adjective
Words that may be confused with meddle
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How to use meddle in a sentence
No such thing befell, I went by unmeddled with; and at that, fear increased upon me.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 11 (of 25) | Robert Louis StevensonNo such thing befell, I went by unmeddled with; and at that fear increased upon me.
David Balfour, Second Part | Robert Louis StevensonAn unmeddled-with undergrowth lay breast-high all down the clearing.
Through Arctic Lapland | Cutcliffe HyneA vast number of various priesthoods subsisted in the different countries untouched and unmeddled with by him.
Church and State as Seen in the Formation of Christendom | T. W. AlliesWe were going to see the Lapp in that unmeddled-with country, Arctic Lapland.
Through Arctic Lapland | Cutcliffe Hyne
British Dictionary definitions for meddle
/ (ˈmɛdəl) /
(usually foll by with) to interfere officiously or annoyingly
(usually foll by in) to involve oneself unwarrantedly: to meddle in someone's private affairs
Origin of meddle
1Derived forms of meddle
- meddler, noun
- meddling, adjective
- meddlingly, adverb
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