Synonyms of intervened

intervened

verb

past tense of intervene

as in interfered

to act as a go-between for opposing sides

intervened in the argument before any real harm was done

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interfered
• interceded
• mediated
• interposed
• negotiated
• meddled
• intruded
• intermediated
• broke (in)
• invaded
• arbitrated
• moderated
• pried
• refereed
• obtruded
• cut in
• bothered
• trespassed
• snooped
• butted in
• infringed
• chimed in
• barged (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoided
• stood by
• ignored
• disregarded
• overlooked
• shunned
• eschewed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intervened

The man who intervened and another man were pronounced dead at the scene, police said. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026

In Texas, Governor Greg Abbott personally intervened in multiple cases. — Benjamin Wofford, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

The male roommate then intervened, allowing the woman to escape before Duran allegedly shot him. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 21 Sep. 2026

Another man intervened, prompting both men to get involved in a new fight that escalated. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026

Noah, a kindergartener at the time, also had to ride the bus with high school students, until an advocate intervened on the family’s behalf. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

While local election officials counted only the votes using the candidates’ full names – handing the victory to Gibson – the secretary of state’s elections division intervened to overturn that result. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

The lawsuit contends Hoskins' office illegally intervened in an April municipal election. — Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026

The yen, the best-performing G10 currency, has appreciated around 6% against the dollar since late July, when authorities intervened in currency markets, according to LSEG data. — Lisa Kim, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026