English Explanatory Dictionary

intermeddle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To mix, mingle together.
  2. To get mixed up (with).
  3. To butt in, to interfere in or with.

Pronunciation

/ˌɪntəˈmɛd(ə)l/ /ˌɪntɚˈmɛdəl/ en-us-intermeddle.ogg

Word forms

intermeddle intermeddles intermeddling intermeddled

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English entremedlen, entermedlen, from Anglo-Norman entremedler (= Old French entremesler), from inter- + medler.

Synonyms

butt in meddle

Derived words

intermeddlement intermeddler intermeddlesome intermeddlingly
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