meddle
verb (used without object)
to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly.
meddles
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present tense formof meddle (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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It’s saying he’s misinformed and fantasizing, not outright lying, as he meddles deeply in California water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2025
He has argued that the court meddles in his mandate and reminded the military that, in a democracy, it is subordinate to the elected government.
From Reuters ● Aug. 14, 2023
She meddles in bar owner Jack's relationship when she suspects he's having feelings for Mel.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2022
Several former internal- affairs commanders and detectives also have claimed Urquhart bullies investigators and meddles in deputy misconduct probes, raising fairness concerns.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 3, 2017
Paul Morella meddles with what does not concern him," he answered brusquely; "that is no safe business in Roussillon, as he will find—especially when one has a sister of an unguarded tongue.
From The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion by S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) Crockett
