Synonyms of toy (with)

toy (with)

verb

as in to play (with)

to handle thoughtlessly, ignorantly, or mischievously

that microscope is a delicate instrument, not something to be toyed with

Synonyms & Similar Words

• play (with)
• fool (with)
• tamper (with)
• tinker (with)
• fiddle (with)
• mess (with)
• monkey (with)
• twiddle (with)
• diddle (with)
• manipulate
• alter
• abuse
• misuse
• mistreat
• interfere
• butt in
• doctor
• meddle
• intrude
• muck (about or around)
• manhandle