interpose

verb

1. be or come between; “An interposing thicket blocked their way”

2. introduce; “God interposed death”

   Less specific

   • introduce

3. to insert between other elements; “She interjected clever remarks”

   Synonyms

   • interject, come in, put in, throw in, inject

   Less specific

   • interrupt, disrupt, break up, cut off

4. get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force; “Why did the U.S. not intervene earlier in WW II?”

   Synonyms

   • intervene, step in, interfere

   Less specific

   • interact

   More specific

   • meddle, tamper, interlope