intermeddle

in·ter·med·dle

verb \ˌin-tər-ˈme-d^əl\

Definition of INTERMEDDLE

intransitive verb

: to meddle impertinently and officiously and usually so as to interfere

— in·ter·med·dler \-ˈmed-lər, -ˈme-d^əl-ər\ noun

Examples of INTERMEDDLE

1. <she can no more refrain from intermeddling than she can from breathing>

Origin of INTERMEDDLE

Middle English entermedlen, from Anglo-French entremeller, entremedler, from entre- inter- + medler to mix — more at meddle

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to INTERMEDDLE

Synonyms: butt in, interlope, interfere, 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 INTERMEDDLE

service medal, soldier's medal