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be trifled with

/bi ˈtraɪfəld wɪð/

Meanings

phrase verb
to be treated without seriousness or respect

Examples :

"This is a serious matter and should not be trifled with."
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Related Words

Illustration not

not noun

/nɒt/ /nɑt/

A unary operation on logical values that changes true to false, and false to true.

"The not of the student's attendance record meant they were absent. "

Illustration should

should verb

/ʃʊd/ /ʃəd/

(modal, auxiliary verb, defective) Used before a verb to indicate the simple future tense in the first person singular or plural.

"I hope that we shall win the game."

Illustration matter

matter noun

/ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/

Substance, material.

"The scientist carefully examined the strange matter in the lab. "

Illustration treated

treated verb

/ˈtɹiːtɪd/

To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with).

"The car salesman treated with my dad to lower the price. "

Illustration this

this noun

/ðəs/

Something being indicated that is here; one of these.

"This book is my favorite. "

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and noun

/ænd/ /ənd/ /ən/

In rhythm, the second half of a divided beat.

"The drummer emphasized the ands in the song, making the rhythm very clear. "

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serious adjective

/ˈsɪə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈsɪəɹ.i.əs/

Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition

"It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious, laugh so heartily."

Illustration trifled

trifled verb

/ˈtraɪfəld/ /ˈtraɪfld/

To deal with something as if it were of little importance or worth.

"You must not trifle with her affections."

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

Illustration respect

respect noun

/ɹɪˈspɛkt/

An attitude of consideration or high regard

"He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him."

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seriousness noun

/ˈsɪəɹiəsnəs/ /ˈsɪɹiəsnəs/

The state or quality of being serious.

"The teacher emphasized the seriousness of failing the final exam. "

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "