meddled; meddling
ˈmed-liŋ,
ˈme-dᵊl-iŋ
: to interest oneself in what is not one's concern : interfere without right or propriety (see propriety sense 1)
I never meddle in other people's private affairs—
G. B. Shaw
G. B. ShawExamples of meddle in a Sentence
please stop meddling in your sister's marriage, even though you mean well
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Officials in both places said the visit appeared like an effort to meddle in the island's internal politics and rally support for closer U.S. ties.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Alabama Barker Responds to Rumors She Was Hospitalized for Nicotine Withdrawal
The conflict appeared to begin in December 2024 when Bhabie publicly accused Barker of meddling in her relationship with Le Vaughn, her partner and the father of her child.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Elizabeth Olsen doesn’t appreciate Alicia Vikander meddling in her plan to start a family in the trailer for the sci-fi feature The Assessment.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Meddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meddle. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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