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meddling Definition


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meddle
verb, intr meddled, meddling
    1. To interfere in it.
      Thesaurus: interfere, pry, stick one's nose in, snoop, infringe, encroach, intervene, interpose, chime in, butt in, horn in, trespass; Antonym: mind one's own business.
      Form: meddle in something (usually)
    2. To tamper with it.
      Form: meddle with something (usually)
Derivative: meddler
noun
    Derivative: meddlesome
    adj
      derog
      Fond of meddling.
        Thesaurus: interfering, meddling, intrusive, prying, snoopy, nosy, kibitzing (US slang); interrupting, obtrusive, bothersome, impeding, tampering.
    Derivative: meddling
    noun, adj
      Etymology: 14c: from French medler, from Latin miscere to mix.



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