TRIFLED Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

trifled

verb

past tense of trifle

as in flirted

to show a sexual attraction for someone just for fun do not trifle with me unless you mean to ask me to marry you

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as in played

to spend time in aimless activity spent a lazy afternoon trifling on the front porch

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Recent Examples of trifled Meek lives with her dad, Smooch (Will Cobbs), a former Black Panther who now runs a roller rink, and her not-to-be-trifled-with grandma, Puddin (Lizan Mitchell). — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for trifled

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Iowa flirted with a Playoff trip in 2015 but lost to Michigan State in the Big Ten title game.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
The president has repeatedly flirted with broadening the assault, hoping yet another round of bombardment might force Iran to yield.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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Upon the Lincoln’s arrival in the morning, service members could be seen working aboard the deck as loudspeakers played announcements about the process for disembarkation.

— Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
For Jaissle, a defensive midfielder who had preferably played in the Premier League was essential.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026