Meddle
(verb)
- To interfere in the affairs of others, without being asked or welcome.
- To take part or have a hand in something without being properly involved.
Origin:
From middle english medlen, from old english gemǣdlian ("to mix, mingle, associate with"), from gemǣdl ("companion, associate"), from gemǣdle ("companionship, association"), from gemǣd ("companion, associate") + -le.
Examples:
- She told her sister not to meddle in her personal affairs.
- He was always meddling in the affairs of the company.
- She was accused of meddling in the election.
- The politician was accused of meddling in the internal affairs of the country.
- Don"t meddle in other people"s business.