meddled

[med-ld]

meddled Definition

to interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern.

Using meddled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "meddled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I wish you wouldn't meddle in my personal affairs.

  • Example

    She meddled in her sister's marriage and caused a lot of problems.

  • Example

    He was always trying to meddle with the way I did things.

meddled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for meddled

Antonyms for meddled

  • mind one's own business
  • leave alone

Phrases with meddled

  • to touch or handle something without permission or with the intention of making changes to it

    Example

    Please don't meddle with the equipment, it's very delicate.

  • to interfere in someone else's business or affairs

    Example

    It's not a good idea to meddle in other people's relationships.

  • to do something dangerous or risky

    Example

    If you keep meddling with fire, you're going to get burned.

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Summary: meddled in Brief

The verb 'meddled' [med-ld] means to interfere or involve oneself in something that is not one's concern. It is often used in negative contexts, such as 'I wish you wouldn't meddle in my personal affairs.' The phrase 'meddle with' refers to touching or handling something without permission or with the intention of making changes to it, while 'meddle in' means to interfere in someone else's business or affairs.