interpose | Definition of interpose

Synonyms and Antonyms of interpose

1 to act as a go-between for opposing sides

an elder statesman who has interposed a number of times in international conflicts

Synonyms of interpose

intercede, intermediate, intervene, mediate

Words Related to interpose

butt in, interfere, intrude, meddle, obtrude, pry, snoop

arbitrate, moderate, negotiate, referee

barge (in), bother

break (in), chime in, cut in

infringe, invade, trespass

Near Antonyms of interpose

avoid, eschew, shun

disregard, ignore, overlook

2 to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion

I hate to interpose, but could you tell me what you meant by that last remark?

Synonyms of interpose

break in, chime in, chip in [chiefly British], cut in, interrupt, intrude

Words Related to interpose

barge (in), bother, horn in

add, contribute, put in

3 to put among or between others

a solid line of police in riot gear interposed itself between the trade ministers and the crowd of protesters

Synonyms of interpose

edge in, fit (in or into), inject, insert, insinuate, intercalate, interject, interpolate, intersperse, introduce, sandwich (in or between), work in

Words Related to interpose

cut in, inlay, inset, install

interfile, interline, lard, weave

cram, shove, thrust, wedge

add, append, attach

Near Antonyms of interpose

eject, eliminate, exclude, expel, extract, withdraw

deduct, detach, subtract