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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of meddle

Overall, the fewer external actors that meddle in the country’s internal affairs, the more inclusive and effective the transition is likely to be. —Fawaz A. Gerges, Foreign Affairs, 27 Jan. 2025

For months, Phillip had been volunteering to clear away the dead undergrowth on the parkland surrounding his property, but California officials told him he could be fined for meddling with a sensitive habitat. —Eli Saslow, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025

In the 10-episode second season, Mark (Adam Scott) and his friends learn the dire consequences of meddling with the severance barrier, leading them further down a path of woe. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025

Trump, meanwhile, might go too far in meddling with the Fed. —William Pesek, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025