Meddle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɛd.əl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Meddle is a verb meaning To interfere in or with; to concern oneself with unduly.
Meaning
To interfere in or with; to concern oneself with unduly.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, now US regional) To have sex.
- (obsolete) To interest or engage oneself; to have to do (with), in a good sense.
- (obsolete) To mix (something) with some other substance; to commingle, combine, blend.
Example Sentences
[…] why ſhouldeſt thou meddle to thy hurt,[…]?
[…]ſtuddy to be quyet / and to medle with youre owne buſynes[…].
[…] the Civil Lawyers […] have medled in a matter, that belongs not to them;[…].
[H]e cutt a lock of all their heare, / Which medling with their blood & earth, he threw / Into the graue,[…].
Word Forms
- meddles
- meddling
- meddled
- medle
Synonyms for meddle
Depending on context, synonyms include dabble, bemingle, combine, ming, admix, amalgamate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tamper, interfere, interference, snoop, intrude, encroach.
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Sources & Attribution
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