What is another word for interposes?

Pronunciation: [ˌɪntəpˈə͡ʊzɪz] (IPA)

Interposes is a verb that means to intervene, to put oneself in the middle of a situation or conversation. Some synonyms for interposes include interjects, interrupts, meddles, interferes, intervenes, and butt in. Interjects and interrupts both suggest a sudden and abrupt interruption, while meddles and interferes imply interference in someone else's affairs. Intervenes is a more neutral term that can refer to stepping in to help or resolve a conflict. Lastly, butt in is a more informal and often pejorative way of describing the act of interposing, suggesting that the speaker is being annoying or intrusive.

What are the hypernyms for Interposes?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Interposes

The speaker, a very old man, interposes a trembling hand to save Vereker from what he may not anticipate, perhaps has it in mind to beseech him to give place to the local doctor, just arriving.
"Somehow Good"
William de Morgan
But Sally interposes on the tense speech, and sound of growing determination in the doctor's voice: "Oh no, don't-no, don't!
"Somehow Good"
William de Morgan
A timely choking-fit interposes to preserve its victim from further questioning.
"Somehow Good"
William de Morgan

Related words: interposed, interrupt, intercede, intervenes

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