Synonyms of interloper

interloper

noun

ˌin-tər-ˈlō-pər 

as in intruder

a person who meddles in the affairs of others

summer residents were regarded as interlopers who had no deep commitment to the town's welfare

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intruder
• spy
• meddler
• busybody
• gossiper
• buttinsky
• interferer
• betrayer
• kibitzer
• intermeddler
• informant
• gossip
• informer
• snake
• snoop
• nosey parker
• peeper
• snooper
• gazer
• gawker
• gaper
• rubberneck
• tattler
• tattletale
• teller
• revealer
• sneak
• prattler
• peeping Tom
• quidnunc
• prier
• discloser
• rubbernecker
• gawper
• telltale
• squealer
• stool pigeon
• talebearer
• snitcher
• blabber

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of interloper

The tale of Odysseus’ exploits are framed around Telemachus’ mission to find answers about his father, while his mother, Penelope (Hathaway), keeps the interlopers at bay. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

In fact, the NFLPA filed an amicus brief effectively against Clarett, portraying him as an interloper of sorts. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 June 2026

Later, a gray squirrel expressed its displeasure at an interloper disrupting its peace. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026

Both Nanjiani’s castmates, and Davies and Horne, ribbed him as a famous Hollywood interloper on their little show, and that label stuck in a way that seemed to limit his gameplay and constrain the show’s own sense of humor. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 June 2026

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