intervene

intervene

verb

Definition of INTERVENE

to act as a go-between for opposing sides <intervened in the argument before any real harm was done>

Synonyms intercede, intermediate, interpose, mediate

Related Words butt in, interfere, intrude, meddle, obtrude, pry, snoop; arbitrate, moderate, negotiate, referee; barge (in), bother; break (in), chime in, cut in; infringe, invade, trespass

Near Antonyms stand by; avoid, eschew, shun; disregard, ignore, overlook