Meddle

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛdəl/

Definitions of meddle

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

Example Sentences

A1 Please do not meddle with my belongings.

A2 She meddled in her friend's personal affairs and caused a lot of drama.

B1 The government should not meddle in the affairs of private businesses.

B2 I don't want anyone to meddle in my decision-making process.

C1 He was accused of meddling in the political affairs of a foreign country.

C2 The journalist was criticized for meddling in the investigation and compromising its integrity.

Examples of meddle in a Sentence

formal It is not advisable to meddle in other people's affairs without their consent.

informal I wouldn't meddle in their relationship drama if I were you.

slang Stop meddling in things that don't concern you.

figurative The artist decided not to meddle with the original design of the painting.

Grammatical Forms of meddle

• past tense: meddled
• plural: meddles
• comparative: more meddlesome
• superlative: most meddlesome
• present tense: meddles
• future tense: will meddle
• perfect tense: have meddled
• continuous tense: is meddling
• singular: meddler
• positive degree: meddle
• infinitive: to meddle
• gerund: meddling
• participle: meddled

Origin and Evolution of meddle

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'meddle' originated from Middle English 'medlen' which came from Old French 'mesler' meaning 'to mix or mingle'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'meddle' has evolved to mean interfering or meddling in someone else's affairs, often with a negative connotation.