Synonyms of intervenes

intervenes

verb

present tense third-person singular of intervene

as in interferes

to act as a go-between for opposing sides

intervened in the argument before any real harm was done

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interferes
• intercedes
• mediates
• interposes
• intrudes
• intermediates
• negotiates
• meddles
• obtrudes
• arbitrates
• invades
• pries
• snoops
• moderates
• breaks (in)
• bothers
• butts in
• infringes
• cuts in
• trespasses
• referees
• chimes in
• barges (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoids
• ignores
• stands by
• disregards
• overlooks
• shuns
• eschews

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intervenes

Tara, Sugriva’s wife, intervenes and pacifies Lakshmana, after which Sugriva reaffirms his commitment to finding Sita. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Arriving a week before Christmas, Mark halfheartedly tries to pull together a celebration for Bobby, but fate intervenes when the Seversons meet the Kringles, a family that celebrates the holiday year-round. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

In the episode on the 1993 timeline, the team intervenes when a general’s rebellious teen son is targeted by a dangerous former gang member. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026

Human rights groups and critics say the government is complicit in the attacks and that Netanyahu's condemnation appears to be posturing since the Israeli military often intervenes on the settlers' side and the perpetrators are rarely prosecuted. — Dov Lieber, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

In it, the governor said his focus is always on students and emphasized that districts must fail students for five years in a row before the state intervenes. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026

Council’s eligibility therefore continues to be protected by the injunction unless and until a higher court intervenes with a stay or reverses the ruling. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

When a person intervenes, does that intervention improve the result? — Jason Wojahn, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Check the basket capacity, expected flight duration, cancellation and refund policy, and whether the operator will rebook you if weather intervenes. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026