1. (noun) intervention, intercession
the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
Synonyms: interposition, intercession, treatment, intervention, interference Antonyms: nonintervention, noninterference
2. (noun) intervention, interference
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
Synonyms: disturbance, hitch, noise, intercession, hinderance, interference, interposition, preventive, hindrance, incumbrance, treatment, intervention, encumbrance, preventative Antonyms: nonintervention, noninterference
3. (noun) interposition, intervention
the act or fact of interposing one thing between or among others
Synonyms: interpolation, interjection, intercession, interference, interposition, treatment, intervention, interpellation Antonyms: noninterference, nonintervention
4. (noun) intervention
(law) a proceeding that permits a person to enter into a lawsuit already in progress; admission of person not an original party to the suit so that person can protect some right or interest that is allegedly affected by the proceedings
Synonyms: interposition, intercession, treatment, interference Antonyms: noninterference, nonintervention
5. (noun) treatment, intervention
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
Synonyms: handling, intercession, interference, discourse, interposition, discussion, treatment, intervention Antonyms: nonintervention, noninterference
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