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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