twiddle with

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of TWIDDLE

to handle thoughtlessly, ignorantly, or mischievously <don't allow the kids to twiddle with the air conditioner>

Synonyms diddle (with), fiddle (with), fool (with), mess (with), monkey (with), play (with), tinker (with), toy (with), twiddle (with)

Related Words abuse, alter, doctor, manhandle, manipulate, mistreat, misuse; butt in, interfere, intrude, meddle, muck (about or around)

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