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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Walsh flirted with the 50-meter butterfly world record and took gold, with Douglass finishing in silver position.

— Peter Baugh, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Everyone from Brian Fuller to LeBron James has flirted with the property over the past decade, but its big screen future continues to be murky.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of flirted

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Tuesday morning’s workout brought a welcome diversion from drills, when SDSU players and coaches moved from the turf to the grass practice field and actually played some football.

— Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Etzel said the controversy surrounding COVID vaccines and vaccine mandates has played a role in fueling skepticism.

— Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026