Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks in the sentence:-

I warned him not to meddle _____ my papers lest I lose important documents.

with

The correct answer is Option (4) → with

The verb meddle is most commonly followed by the preposition with when it means to interfere in or busy oneself with something that is not one's concern.

• Meddle with (something): To handle or tamper with something.

  • Example: Don't meddle with the thermostat.

• Meddle in (something): To interfere in someone else's business or affairs.

  • Example: He always meddles in his sister's marriage.