verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

toy with, play with, dilly-dally

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Example Sentences

Example:She spends her time danging with various hobbies, never truly committing.

Definition:verb: to play with (something or someone) idly or as a pastime; to procrastinate or delay.

From toy with

Example:He dangles the brooch in his hand, admiring its opulence.

Definition:verb: to treat with levity or irresponsibility; to manipulate or fiddle with, especially idly.

From play with

Example:They dumbled the case dilly-dallying and missed the crucial evidence.

Definition:verb: to waste time; to loiter; to be dilatory.

From dilly-dally