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intervene Synonyms

Another word for intervene

Choosing another word for intervene depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events; to involve oneself in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse.

Usage Example

"The central bank decided to step in in the currency market to stabilize the national economy."

Strongest
step in
intercede
Strong
mediate
interpose
interfere
arbitrate

• verb (Context 2)

To interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking.

Usage Example

"The moderator had to interrupt when the two panelists began talking over each other."

Strongest
interrupt
cut in
Strong
interject
chime in

• verb (Context 3)

To occur or exist between two events, points in time, or places.

Usage Example

"Several peaceful decades intervened between the two major economic recessions."

Strong
elapse
pass
Weak
supervene

Opposites of intervene

The opposite of intervene shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

stand by
hold back
abstain
ignore
See all opposites of intervene

• Nearby Words

interuniversity
interurban
interval
intervene
intervener
intervention
interventionist

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Intervene. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/intervene
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