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trifle with someone or something

to act without seriousness or respect toward someone or something. Don't talk that way to me! I am not to be trifled with. I wish that Ann wouldn't trifle with our efforts at reform.

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trifle with

v.

To play or toy with someone or something: Don't trifle with my affections. My strict boss is not someone to be trifled with.

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