meddle
word
Definition
To get involved in someone else's business or affairs without being asked, usually in a way that is unwelcome or annoying.
Usage & Nuances
'Meddle' is usually negative and somewhat formal; common in 'meddle in/with'. Not used for simply helping—implies interfering. Often confused with 'intervene' (more neutral/positive). Avoid using it to describe small, helpful actions.
Spanish: entrometersePortuguese (BR): intrometer-se - meter-sePortuguese (PT): intrometer-se - meter-seChinese (Simplified): 干预 - 干涉Chinese (Traditional): 干預 - 干涉Hindi: हस्तक्षेप करनाArabic: يتدخلBengali: হস্তক্ষেপ করা - জড়ানো (অপ্রয়োজনীয়ভাবে)Russian: вмешиватьсяJapanese: 干渉するVietnamese: can thiệp (không được yêu cầu) - xen vàoKorean: 간섭하다Turkish: karışmakUrdu: مداخلت کرناIndonesian: ikut campur - mencampuri urusan (orang lain)
Example Sentences
She hates it when people meddle with her work.
basic
You shouldn't meddle in family affairs.
basic
I wish my neighbors would stop trying to meddle with how I decorate my house.
natural
He always tries to meddle even when nobody asks for his opinion.
natural
Some people just can't help but meddle in everything.
natural
Don't meddle in other people's problems.
basic