Meddled Meaning in English
word · lemma: meddle
ˈmɛdəɫ
MED-uhl
mˈɛdəld
MED-uhld
Definition
To become involved in someone else's business or affairs without being asked, usually in a way that is not wanted or helpful.
Usage & Nuances
'Meddled' is always negative—implies interference where you are not wanted. Often used with 'in' (meddled in my life). Don't confuse with 'help' or 'intervene,' which can be positive.
Spanish: meterse - entrometersePortuguese (BR): intrometer-se - mexer (em assuntos alheios)Portuguese (PT): intrometer-se - meter-se (em assuntos alheios)Chinese (Simplified): 干预 - 干涉Chinese (Traditional): 幹預 - 干涉Hindi: हस्तक्षेप करना - दखल देनाArabic: تدخل - تداخلBengali: হস্তক্ষেপ করা - নাক গলানোRussian: вмешиватьсяJapanese: 干渉するVietnamese: can thiệp - xen vàoKorean: 간섭하다 - 참견하다Turkish: karışmak - burnunu sokmakUrdu: مداخلت کرنا - ٹانگ اڑاناIndonesian: ikut campur - mencampuri
Example Sentences
She meddled in her brother's argument.
basic
The teacher said no one should have meddled in the project.
basic
I wish you hadn't meddled with my computer.
basic
He always meddled in other people's business, so nobody told him their secrets.
natural
"Who meddled with my notes?" she demanded as she entered the room.
natural
They wouldn’t have failed if you hadn't meddled in the first place.
natural