to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly: Stop meddling in my personal life!
Origin of meddle
1250–1300; Middle English medlen<Old French me(s)dler, variant of mesler (French mêler) <Vulgar Latin *misculāre, frequentative of Latin miscēre to mix
SYNONYMS FOR meddle
intervene, intrude, pry.
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OTHER WORDS FROM meddle
meddler,nounmed·dling·ly,adverbo·ver·med·dle,verb (used without object),o·ver·med·dled,o·ver·med·dling.un·med·dled,adjective
un·med·dling,adjectiveun·med·dling·ly,adverb
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH meddle
medal, meddle , metal, mettle
Words nearby meddle
Medal of Bravery, Medal of Honor, medal play, Medan, Medawar, meddle, meddlesome, Mede, Medea, Medellín, medevac
It’s not unheard of for parties to meddle in the other side’s primary like this to land their preferred opponent, but rarely have they gone so all-in on it.
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Clearly poverty is not the only reason state reps are attempting to meddle with marriage laws.
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In the past, McCarthy refused to meddle in the film versions of his work.
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It would certainly have been wrong for Obama to meddle with the investigation for political reasons.
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Both would also be tempted to meddle with each other's minorities.
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The Republican National Committee came around only to meddle with his plans, he said.
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Let me ask thee one question more; what hast thou to do to meddle with the affairs of my family?
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It is a fearful thing to meddle with the ark which holds the mysteries of creation.
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After all, Aunt Stanbury was right, though it was not her business to meddle with us.
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I do not know that I am concerned to meddle in your affairs at all.
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Just mind your own business; you will never be anything if you meddle in other people's affairs.
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British Dictionary definitions for meddle
meddle
/ (ˈmɛdəl) /
verb(intr)
(usually foll by with)to interfere officiously or annoyingly
(usually foll by in)to involve oneself unwarrantedlyto meddle in someone's private affairs