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meddling

[ med-ling ]

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adjective

interfering or getting involved in a matter without any right or invitation:
Comedic complications arise when a meddling friend attempts to rekindle the spark in the couple’s tired marriage.

noun

the act or habit of interfering or getting involved in something without any right or invitation:
The company will work independently, and there won't be any meddling by the government.

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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of meddling¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; meddle ( def ) + -ing ²( def ) for the adjective; meddle ( def ) + -ing ¹( def ) for the noun

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The industry is right to be concerned about CBS News' parent company meddling in its coverage decisions.

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Trump’s erratic use of tariffs, his disregard for the rule of law, and his meddling with the Fed have shaken global trust in the dollar as a safe haven.

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But the Trump administration says it is Judge Xinis who is overstepping her powers as a federal judge by meddling in the executive branch's ability to conduct foreign policy.

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He might’ve gotten away with it if not for the meddling recording hardware built into her abdomen.

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The current administration has dubbed their efforts a "war on water pressure", saying Americans "pay for their own water and should be free to choose their showerheads without federal meddling".

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meddlesome Mede

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