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INTERVENTION Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word intervention. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For INTERVENTION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for intervention, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
aid attention care emplacement engagement involution involvement locating location participation placement position positioning proceeding proceedings tending
Phrases (2)
foreign policylegal proceeding

Alternatives for INTERCESSION

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