Definitions
- Describing the act of interfering in someone else's affairs without invitation or permission. - Referring to getting involved in a situation where one is not welcome or needed. - Talking about meddling in a situation that does not concern oneself.
- Describing the act of interfering in someone else's affairs without invitation or permission. - Referring to getting involved in a situation where one is not welcome or needed. - Talking about meddling in a situation that does not concern oneself.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to interfering in someone else's affairs.
- 2Both words have a negative connotation.
- 3Both words can be used to describe unwanted involvement in a situation.
- 4Both words suggest an action that is not welcome or necessary.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Intermeddle is less commonly used in everyday language than meddle.
- 2Formality: Intermeddle is more formal than meddle.
- 3Connotation: Intermeddle may suggest a more deliberate or calculated interference, while meddle may imply a more impulsive or thoughtless action.
Remember this!
Both intermeddle and meddle refer to the act of interfering in someone else's affairs without invitation or permission. However, intermeddle is a less common and more formal word, while meddle is more widely used and has a more informal tone. Both words have a negative connotation and suggest unwanted involvement in a situation.
