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interlope

verb

  1. to run between parties and intercept advantage that one should gain from the other
  2. trespass
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɪntəˈləʊp/ / /ɪntəɹˈloʊp/

verb

Etymology: Early 17th century, likely back-formation from interloper. Alternatively, directly formed as inter- + lope (“leap, jump”) – literally “to jump in”.

  1. To intrude, meddle, or trespass in others' affairs.