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meddling

/ˈmɛd.lɪŋ/

meddlingnoun

Translations

вмешательство

His constant meddling in their affairs caused tension.

Его постоянное вмешательство в их дела вызывало напряжение.

Definitions

The act of interfering or intruding in the affairs of others without invitation or necessity.

His constant meddling in his sister's personal life caused tension in the family.

Synonyms

meddlinggerund / present participle

/ˈmɛd.lɪŋ/

Definitions

Inclined to interfere in matters that do not concern one; intrusive.

A meddling neighbor kept asking about their private affairs.

Synonyms

meddleverb

meddling

Gerund

meddled

Past Simple

meddled

Past Participle

meddling

Gerund

/ˈmɛd.əl/

Translations

вмешиваться

He tends to meddle in other people's affairs.

Он склонен вмешиваться в дела других людей.

Additional translations

мутить

перемешать

влезать

Definitions

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

She warned her brother not to meddle in her personal affairs.

To handle, tamper with, or make changes to something—especially a physical object—without permission or in a way that may cause harm.

Please dont meddle with the wiring while the power is on.

Synonyms

involve oneself

butt in

Antonyms

ignore

avoid

shun

meddlenoun

Definitions

A mixture or medley; a confused or varied assemblage (archaic).

The market offered a meddle of spices, cloth, and curious trinkets.