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Example sentences for "meddle"

Lexicographically close words:
medallist; medallists; medals; medanos; medder; meddled; meddler; meddlers; meddles; meddlesome
  1. If Gwen had looked upon Audouin as a confirmed old bachelor of the elder generation, Audouin had looked upon Hiram as a mere boy, too young yet to meddle with such serious fancies.

  2. The English signorina had better look out, by Bacchus, if she wants to meddle with Cecca Bianchelli and Madonna della Guardia at Monteleone.

  3. Mind thine own concerns, Jew, I warn thee, and meddle not with those of others.

  4. But he must haul it ashore and lay a stone upon it, as a token that some one has taken possession of it, and this stone is the deed of security, for no other Greenlander will offer to meddle with it afterwards.

  5. He also said that the sun-squall was poisonous to handle, and when the sailors came across it, they did not meddle with it, but heaved it out of their way.

  6. I have observed that neither grubs nor slugs seem to meddle with this plant, which is certainly a rare recommendation.

  7. Neither slugs nor any other pests seem to meddle with it.

  8. That is a question I shall not meddle with here.

  9. This was seen by all the people, and it is remarkable, that the animal did not meddle with any other person whatever.

  10. When they came to the place where the grasshopper was, said one to the other, "Let every man cross himself from the devil, for we will not meddle with him.

  11. He declared that he was the only one of the family who ought to meddle with it.

  12. But I knew that another was looking after her; and to be anxious was to meddle with his part!

  13. There seemed to be no one to meddle in my wooing.

  14. If it seems absurd that I should meddle thus with each man privately, but take no part in public affairs, that is because of the divine or dæmonic influence of which I have spoken, named also in mockery by Meletus in the indictment.

  15. Far be it from us to meddle with the quarrels of the theologians--even by reprinting any attack an adversary makes on the worst of them.

  16. Shall I hold out hopes to him that I will not meddle with his creed if he will not meddle with mine?

  17. Why should I meddle in these foreigners' affairs?

  18. The Londoners boldly declared that the Pope had no power to meddle in their case, kept their churches open, and celebrated their Christmas as usual; but beyond their walls it was less easy to be secure.

  19. I certainly didn't tell Philippe to meddle with the till any more than I urged that wretched boy to kill himself.

  20. And she lay down again and blew forth a thin jet of smoke, as though she had no interest in present events and were resolved not to meddle in any of them.

  21. You remember what I said and don't meddle with what doesn't concern you.

  22. Before God, and all the imps of hell I'll not meddle with it.

  23. He does meddle with his neighbour's freedom, and that seriously.

  24. Parson or no parson, 'e've no call to meddle wi' other people's praperty.

  25. And no business to meddle with practical affairs.

  26. I'll tache un to meddle wi' my maid's bird.

  27. You were best turn an old ass, And meddle with your bonds and brokage.

  28. A constable of Verona; we will not meddle with your city of Venice, sir.

  29. Mrs. Winnie wellnigh took Barbara out of John Gore’s arms, as though this was a woman’s affair, and not a matter for a man to meddle with.

  30. I suppose the folk below will not meddle to-night?

  31. Let them keep their own secret; I'll meddle in the matter no more.

  32. Young man," said Richard, "listen to friendly counsel, and meddle not in perilous matters.

  33. No Papist traitor knave shall meddle with her.

  34. Humfrey; old comrade, thy brains were always more of the order fit to face a tough breeze than to meddle with Court plots.

  35. Of course I was aware that Elizabeth must be taken out of the way, or the heretics would be rallying round her; but there is no lack of folk who delight in work of that sort, and why should I meddle with the knowledge?

  36. I may not meddle in any matters of the Queen's," returned Susan, rather stiffly.

  37. He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

  38. My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: 24:22 For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?


  39. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "meddle" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.