INTERVENTION Synonyms
There are 18 hypernyms of the word intervention. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for INTERVENTION
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intercession | nounn | |||||||
noun • a prayer to God on behalf of another person • the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.) | ||||||||
interference | nounn | |||||||
noun • a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries • the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding • electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication • (American football) blocking a player's path with your body • any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome | ||||||||
interposition | nounn | |||||||
noun • the action of interjecting or interposing an action or remark that interrupts • the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others | ||||||||
arbitration | nounn | |||||||
noun • (law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management) • the act of deciding as an arbiter; giving authoritative judgment | ||||||||
conciliation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of manifesting goodwill and cooperation after being reconciled • any of various forms of mediation whereby disputes may be settled short of arbitration • the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity | ||||||||
intrusion | nounn | |||||||
noun • any entry into an area not previously occupied • entrance by force or without permission or welcome • the forcing of molten rock into fissures or between strata of an earlier rock formation • rock produced by an intrusive process • entry to another's property without right or permission | ||||||||
involvement | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of sharing in the activities of a group • a connection of inclusion or containment • a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something • a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship • the condition of sharing in common with others (as fellows or partners etc.) | ||||||||
mediation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party • the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement | ||||||||
negotiation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a discussion intended to produce an agreement • the activity or business of negotiating an agreement; coming to terms | ||||||||
reconciliation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the reestablishing of cordial relations • getting two things to correspond | ||||||||
interceding | verbv | |||||||
verb • act between parties with a view to reconciling differences | ||||||||
interposing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
mediating | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • acting through or dependent on an intervening agency adjective satellite • being neither at the beginning nor at the end in a series verb • act between parties with a view to reconciling differences • occupy an intermediate or middle position or form a connecting link or stage between two others | ||||||||
peacemaking | nounn | |||||||
noun • The act of reconciling two people or groups who disagree. | ||||||||
treatment | nounn | |||||||
noun • care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury) • the management of someone or something • a manner of dealing with something artistically • (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.) • an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic |