meddle

verb

ˈme-dᵊl How to pronounce meddle (audio)
Definition of meddlenext
as in to interfere
to interest oneself in what is not one's concern please stop meddling in your sister's marriage, even though you mean well

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Recent Examples of meddle Emma Woodhouse entertains herself by meddling in the romantic affairs of her neighbors. — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026 This has unsettled some Pentagon officials who fear the scrutiny will invite meddling. — Doug Beck, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Recent events involving a former ICC Prosecutor accused of improperly meddling in the dispute between the South Caucasus nations of Armenia and Azerbaijan show why Congress and the State Department have had reason to be so concerned. — Daniel Markind, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Hoover stuck to his Republican principles that the government shouldn't meddle in the economy — a decision many saw as one of the worst political mistakes of the 20th century. — Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for meddle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meddle
  1. interfere
  2. mess
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  • Under the law, federal officers are prohibited from interfering in elections.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Collectively, these could interfere enough with normal processes to kill the cell.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of interfere
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  • Here’s how to bring flowers from your cutting garden indoors while keeping insects and mess out.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The only way to mess this up is to not allow yourself the opportunity to touch it again and again and again.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026
Definition of mess

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“Meddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meddle. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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