Synonyms of meddle

meddle

verb

ˈme-dᵊl 

as in to interfere

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

• interfere
• mess
• snoop
• poke
• intervene
• intermeddle
• intrude
• obtrude
• pry
• butt in
• interlope
• muck (about or around)
• nose
• intercede
• invade
• encroach
• trespass
• interpose
• tamper
• fool
• infringe
• play
• fiddle
• chisel (in)
• monkey
• barge (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoid
• shun
• ignore
• eschew
• disregard
• neglect
• overlook

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of meddle

Think cozy pajamas, meddling family, and a dash of romantic fate served with a side of sufganiyot (aka jelly donuts). —Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024

Penney’s has endured three decades of declining performance, in recent years marked by management changes, strategy shifts and reversals, and meddling by shareholder activists and private equity owners. —David Moin, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024

Young expectant couple John (John Brotherton) and Lizzie Hamilton (Erin Cahill) await the birth of their first child while dealing with Lizzie's meddling parents. —Nicole Briese, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024

TikTok defended its election integrity measures to European Union lawmakers after the platform took down several networks that tried to meddle in Romania's elections, executives said Tuesday. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024