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meddle

verbHigh-frequency wordMore M words

to interfere in something that is not one's concern

In a sentence

Meddle in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing meddle in a sentence.

She was warned not to meddle in her neighbor's family affairs.

The board's charter explicitly forbade trustees to meddle in the daily editorial decisions of the newspaper.

Synonyms
interfereintrudeprytamper
Antonyms
abstainrefrainignorerespect
Usage & nuance

Using “meddle” well

Meddle means to interfere in affairs that are not one's business, and it is almost always negative. It is typically followed by in or with, as in meddle in politics.

Common questions

Questions about “meddle

Meddle (verb) means to interfere in something that is not one's concern
Here is meddle used in an example sentence: "She was warned not to meddle in her neighbor's family affairs." Another example: "The board's charter explicitly forbade trustees to meddle in the daily editorial decisions of the newspaper."
Common synonyms for meddle include interfere, intrude, pry, tamper.
Antonyms of meddle include abstain, refrain, ignore, respect.
Meddle clusters with interfere, intrude, pry, and tamper. Its antonyms abstain, refrain, and respect can signal the opposite idea of leaving matters alone.
Yes. Meddle is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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