meddle

med-dle · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To interfere in something that is not one's concern.

  2. 2.

    To touch or handle something without permission.

Related words

Antonyms: abstain, ignore
See also: interfere, intrude, meddling
Synonyms: interfere, intrude, tamper

Etymology

From Old French medler, meaning "to mix" or "to mingle," from Latin miscere.