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intermeddling

[ˌɪn.tɚˈmed.əl.ɪŋ]
noun/gerund
intromissão
1. The act of interfering or meddling in the affairs of others, especially in a persistent or unwanted manner
His intermeddling in family matters caused considerable tension.
Sua intromissão nos assuntos familiares causou considerável tensão.
2. Involvement in something that is not one's concern or business
The intermeddling of foreign governments in domestic politics is controversial.
A intromissão de governos estrangeiros na política doméstica é controversa.
NYC Slang
butting in
Synonyms
meddlinginterferenceintromissionintrusivenesspryingnosiness
Antonyms
non-interferencedetachmentdisinterestneutrality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intromissão
most common formal usage
General Brazilian
interferência
alternative, slightly less formal
Portugal
intromissão
formal legal and written Portuguese
General Brazilian
mexericagem
informal, pejorative term

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick one's nose in
poke one's nose into
have a finger in every pie
don't meddle in other people's affairs
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