interlope

in·ter·lope

verb \ˌin-tər-ˈlōp, ˈin-tər-ˌ\

in·ter·lopedin·ter·lop·ing

Definition of INTERLOPE

intransitive verb

1

: to encroach on the rights (as in trade) of others

2

: intrude, interfere

Examples of INTERLOPE

1. <regarded the new couple as a pair of interloping parvenus who were sure to upset the town's social hierarchy>

Origin of INTERLOPE

probably back-formation from interloper, from inter- + -loper (akin to Middle Dutch lopen to run, Old English hlēapan to leap) — more at leap

First Known Use: 1615

Related to INTERLOPE

Synonyms: butt in, interfere, intermeddle, intrude, meddle, mess, muck (about or around), nose, obtrude, poke, pry, snoop

Related Words: intercede, interpose, intervene; barge (in), chisel (in), encroach, infringe, invade, trespass; fiddle, fool, monkey, play, tamper

Near Antonyms: avoid, eschew, shun; disregard, ignore, neglect, overlook

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Rhymes with INTERLOPE

antelope, antipope, arthroscope, biotope, bronchoscope, bunny slope, calliope, cryoscope, endoscope, envelope, episcope, epitope, fluoroscope, forlorn hope, gastroscope, gyroscope, horoscope, isotope, kinescope, microscope, misanthrope, periscope, phalarope, radarscope, slippery slope, sniperscope, spectroscope, telescope