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trifle Antonyms

Opposite of trifle

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• verb (Context 1)

To treat someone or something without serious respect or consideration.

Usage Example

"The ambitious executive quickly learned that the board of directors was not a group to be trifled with."

Strongest
respect
Strong
honor
cherish

• noun (Context 2)

A matter, affair, or circumstance of trivial importance or significance.

Usage Example

"The committee wasted the first hour of the meeting arguing over a mere priority rather than addressing the budget crisis."

Strong
priority
imperative
Weak
necessity

• noun (Context 3)

An article or thing of very little value.

Usage Example

"She returned from the market with a few inexpensive trifles to decorate the guest room."

Strongest
treasure
Strong
jewel
Weak
prize

• verb (Context 4)

To talk or act frivolously or playfully; to waste time.

Usage Example

"Instead of completing his vital research paper, he continued to labor away the afternoon watching television."

Strong
labor
toil
focus

Similar words to trifle

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to trifle vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

triviality
trinket
bagatelle
toy
dawdle
bauble
dally
play
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Trifle. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/trifle
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