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meddle

v.

To interfere in others' affairs
intermeddle, interpose, interfere, obtrude, interlope, intervene, pry, snoop, impose oneself, infringe, break in upon, advance upon, make it one's business, abuse one's rights, push in, chime in, force an entrance, encroach, intrude, be officious, obstruct, impede, hinder, encumber, busy oneself with, come uninvited, tamper with, inquire, be curious, stick one's nose in*, crash the gates*, monkey with*, bust in*, muscle in*, barge in*, worm in*, have a finger in*, fool with*, butt in*, horn in*; see also interrupt 2.
Antonyms neglect*, ignore, let alone.
To handle others' things
tamper, molest, pry, fool with, trespass, snoop, nose, dabble in, use improperly, monkey with*.

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Another word for meddle

verb

To intervene officiously or indiscreetly in the affairs of others:
butt in, horn in, interfere, interlope. See participate
To handle something idly, ignorantly, or destructively:
fiddle, fool, mess, tamper, tinker. (Informal) monkey. See help, touch