interlope

[ in-ter-lohp, in-ter-lohp ]

verb (used without object)

, in·ter·loped, in·ter·lop·ing.

1. to intrude into some region or field of trade without a proper license.

   Synonyms: encroach, poach, trespass

2. to thrust oneself into the affairs of others.

   Synonyms: meddle

Other Words From

• inter·loper noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of interlope¹

1595–1605; probably back formation from interloper, equivalent to inter- + -loper ( landloper )