Definitions
- Describing the act of interfering in someone else's business or affairs without permission. - Referring to meddling in a situation where one does not belong or have any authority. - Talking about getting involved in a matter that does not concern oneself.
- Referring to the act of intervening in a situation to prevent or resolve a conflict. - Describing the act of inserting oneself into a conversation or discussion to offer an opinion or suggestion. - Talking about placing something between two objects or people.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve intervening in a situation.
- 2Both can be used to describe getting involved in something.
- 3Both can be used in a negative or positive context.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Intermeddle emphasizes interfering in someone else's business, while interpose focuses on intervening to prevent or resolve a conflict.
- 2Authority: Intermeddle implies meddling without permission or authority, while interpose can involve intervening with or without authority.
- 3Manner: Intermeddle has a negative connotation and suggests meddling inappropriately, while interpose can be neutral or positive depending on the context.
- 4Usage: Intermeddle is less common and more formal than interpose, which is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 5Meaning: Intermeddle is more specific and limited in meaning, while interpose has a broader range of meanings and uses.
Remember this!
Intermeddle and interpose are both verbs that describe intervening in a situation. However, intermeddle has a negative connotation and implies meddling inappropriately or without permission, while interpose can be neutral or positive depending on the context. Interpose is also more versatile and can be used in various contexts, while intermeddle is more specific and limited in meaning.
