🛑interpose

verb
/ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

Meaning

To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.

Example Sentences

He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel.

Example Expressions

interpose an objection

Synonyms

insert, intervene, interrupt, mediate, interfere

Antonyms

withdraw, remove, ignore

Collocations

interpose between, interpose objection, interpose barrier

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