Intervention Synonyms and Antonyms

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Synonyms for Intervention

interference
(Sports) The illegal obstruction of an opponent in some ball games.
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intercession
The definition of intercession is mediation, or a request or prayer in favor of another.
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stepping in
The act of intervening
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obtrusion
An encroachment beyond proper limits
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breaking-in
The act of intervening
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intermediacy
(Uncountable) The condition of being intermediate
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mediation
The act or process of mediating; friendly or diplomatic intervention, usually by consent or invitation, for settling differences between persons, nations, etc.
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arbitration
In general, a form of justice where both parties designate a person whose ruling they will accept formally. More specifically in Market Anarchist (market anarchy) theory, arbitration designates the process by which two agencies pre-negotiate a set of common rules in anticipation of cases where a customer from each agency is involved in a dispute.
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interposition
The thing interposed.
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armed intrusion
Armed interference
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meddling
Action of the verb meddle.
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entrance of a third party
The act of intervening
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interlocation
A placing or coming between; interposition.
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military occupation
Armed interference
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interruption
An interrupting or being interrupted
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conciliation
A method of alternative dispute resolution whereby a third party, who is usually but not necessarily neutral, meets with the parties and assists them to find a way to settle their dispute. See also arbitration, mediation, and summary proceeding.
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invasion
An entering or being entered by an attacking military force
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intercurrence
A passing or running between; occurrence.
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Antonyms for Intervention

nonintervention
Alternative spelling of non-intervention.
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Words Related to Intervention

treatment
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action
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therapy
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intrusion
The forcible inclusion or entry of an external group or individual; the act of intruding.
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attack
The experience or beginning of a feeling, need, or desire:
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participate
The act or an instance of interfering or intruding
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diagnosis
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drug-treatment
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outcome
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Intervention Sentence Examples

  • Ruling out divine intervention, this baby is yours.

  • At first her intervention in the business of packing was received skeptically.

  • His personal intervention also alleviated the condition of the Quakers, much persecuted at this time.

  • Meanwhile the position of Charles's opponents had been considerably strengthened by the suppression of a dangerous rebellion in November 1647 by Cromwell's intervention, and by the return of troops to obedience.

  • Anytime Quinn mentions outside intervention he is immediately vetoed.

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