Pronunciation: /ˈtraɪfəl wɪð/
noun a thing of little value or importance
A1 She doesn't like to trifle with her food.
A2 He warned her not to trifle with his feelings.
B1 The company cannot afford to trifle with customer complaints.
B2 The CEO refused to trifle with the company's financial stability.
C1 It would be unwise to trifle with the evidence presented in court.
C2 The diplomat knew better than to trifle with international relations.
verb to treat someone or something without seriousness or respect
A1 She doesn't like when people trifle with her emotions.
A2 He warned them not to trifle with the dangerous chemicals.
B1 It's not wise to trifle with important decisions that could affect your future.
B2 The detective knew better than to trifle with the suspect's alibi.
C1 As a seasoned diplomat, he understood the consequences of trifling with international relations.
C2 The CEO refused to trifle with the company's financial stability, making tough but necessary decisions.
formal It is unwise to trifle with the delicate balance of power in international relations.
informal Don't trifle with her emotions if you're not serious about a relationship.
slang I wouldn't trifle with that shady character if I were you.
figurative He knew better than to trifle with the forces of nature.
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