meddling
pronunciation
How to pronounce meddling in British English:
UK [ˈmedlɪŋ]
How to pronounce meddling in American English:
US [ ˈmedlɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- the act of altering something secretly or improperly
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- Adjective:
- intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
Word Origin
- meddling (n.)
- "action of blending," mid-14c., from present participle of meddle (v.). Meaning "action of taking part, interference" is late 14c. As a past participle adjective, from 1520s. Related: Meddlingly.
Example
- 1. Google has had a high tolerance for state meddling .
- 2. Cosatu is now meddling in monetary policy too .
- 3. Some national authorities resent unesco 's meddling .
- 4. But they are still subject to frequent meddling .
- 5. China will see that as meddling .