INTERVENE Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word intervene. (close relations)
Definition of INTERVENE
Best Alternative Words for INTERVENE
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interfere | verbv | |||||||
verb • come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle • get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force | ||||||||
interrupt | verbv | |||||||
noun • a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out verb • make a break in • destroy the peace or tranquility of • interfere in someone else's activity • terminate or end | ||||||||
interpose | verbv | |||||||
verb • be or come between • to put forth by way of intervention • to insert between other elements • get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force | ||||||||
intercede | verbv | |||||||
verb • act between parties with a view to reconciling differences | ||||||||
intrude | verbv | |||||||
verb • enter uninvited • enter unlawfully on someone's property • search or inquire in a meddlesome way • thrust oneself in as if by force | ||||||||
involve | verbv | |||||||
verb • connect closely and often incriminatingly • engage as a participant • have as a necessary feature • require as useful, just, or proper • contain as a part • occupy or engage the interest of • make complex or intricate or complicated | ||||||||
meddle | verbv | |||||||
verb • intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly |