Antonyms for trifle away


Grammar : Verb
Spell : trahy-fuhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtraɪ fəl


Definition of trifle away

Origin :
  • early 13c., trufle "false or idle tale," later "matter of little importance" (late 13c.), from Old French trufle "mockery," diminutive of truffe "deception," of uncertain origin.
  • As in waste : verb spend or use without thought; dwindle
  • As in fritter away : verb waste
  • As in dissipate : verb expend, spend
Example sentences :
  • There are more cafes in Paris than one, at which to trifle away an idle hour.
  • Extract from : « The Moon and Sixpence » by W. Somerset Maugham
  • Fortunately for them and for me, I was not long permitted to trifle away my time.
  • Extract from : « Frank Mildmay » by Captain Frederick Marryat
  • He waved that trifle away; it must wait, for now there was business afoot.
  • Extract from : « Phroso » by Anthony Hope
  • You must teach, and not trifle away time in exhibiting fine thoughts or playing upon words.
  • Extract from : « Congregationalism in the Court Suburb » by John Stoughton
  • You succeed in nothing, sir; unstable as water, you trifle away all existence.
  • Extract from : « International Weekly Miscellany, Vol. 1, No. 2, July 8, 1850 » by Various
  • The philosophy of society is so practical that it is not allowed, even to a young Duke, absolutely to trifle away existence.
  • Extract from : « The Young Duke » by Benjamin Disraeli
  • One day a friend was urging his father to send James to school, and not allow him to trifle away his time at home.
  • Extract from : « Triumphs of Invention and Discovery in Art and Science » by J. Hamilton Fyfe
  • We must do our own share in keeping away from the danger, and not trifle away the strength we ask for.
  • Extract from : « More About Peggy » by Mrs G. de Horne Vaizey
  • Do not trifle away the holy day in vane pleasures, but live to the glory of God, and in the fear of your parents.
  • Extract from : « Spinning-Wheel Stories » by Louisa May Alcott

Synonyms for trifle away

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