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- Dictionarymeddling/ˈmɛdəlɪŋ/
noun
- 1. intrusive or unwarranted interference: "bureaucratic meddling"
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Sep 30, 2018 · the act of trying to change or have an influence on things that are not your responsibility, especially by criticizing in a damaging or annoying way: High-ranking officials said there was no political meddling in the case. The ruling frees the technology industry to innovate and improve products without government meddling. See. meddle.
to interest oneself in what is not one's concern : interfere without right or propriety… See the full definition
to try to change or have an influence on things that are not your responsibility, especially by criticizing in a damaging or annoying way: My sister's always meddling in other people's affairs. People shouldn't meddle with things they don't understand. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
Meddling is getting involved in something despite that fact that your participation is completely unwanted. If your parents planned out your entire social life, you'd be justified in accusing them of meddling.
Meddling definition: interfering or getting involved in a matter without any right or invitation. See examples of MEDDLING used in a sentence.
Meddle definition: to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly. See examples of MEDDLE used in a sentence.
Definition of 'meddle' meddle. (medəl ) Word forms: meddles , meddling , meddled. verb. If you say that someone meddles in something, you are criticizing the fact that they try to influence or change it without being asked. [disapproval] Already some people are asking whether scientists have any right to meddle in such matters. [V + in/with]
