fiddled

The word “fiddled” has 2 syllables: fid-dled

It's pronounced as /ˈfɪdəld/


What is synonym and antonym for fiddled?

In the thesaurus, “fiddled” has 87 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for fiddled along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for fiddled

  • bamboozled
  • beat
  • betrayed
  • bilked
  • bitched
  • bled
  • cheated
  • chiseled
  • chiselled
  • choused
  • clipped
  • conned
  • cozened
  • deceived
  • defrauded
  • did
  • did in
  • diddled
  • double-crossed
  • duped
  • euchred
  • exploited
  • extorted
  • fast-talked
  • fidgeted
  • fleeced
  • flimflammed
  • flitted
  • fluttered
  • fooled
  • gaffed
  • gouged
  • gulled
  • hosed
  • hustled
  • jerked
  • jigged
  • jiggled
  • milked
  • mulcted
  • nicked
  • nobbled
  • overcharged
  • paced
  • plucked
  • quaked
  • quivered
  • reamed
  • ripped off
  • rooked
  • screwed
  • shivered
  • shook
  • shook down
  • shortchanged
  • shorted
  • shuddered
  • skinned
  • skunked
  • soaked
  • sold a bill of goods to
  • squeezed
  • squiggled
  • squirmed
  • stiffed
  • stuck
  • stung
  • suckered
  • swindled
  • thimblerigged
  • thrashed
  • threshed
  • took for a ride
  • took to the cleaners
  • tossed
  • trembled
  • tricked
  • twisted
  • twitched
  • twittered
  • victimized
  • wiggled
  • wrenched
  • wrested
  • wriggled
  • writhed
  • wrung

Antonyms for fiddled

  • relaxed
  • rested
  • stilled
  • unwound

Meanings of fiddled

  • verb
    1. To play aimlessly.
    2. To adjust or manipulate for deception or fraud.
    3. To play traditional tunes on a violin in a non-classical style.
    4. To touch or fidget with something in a restless or nervous way, or tinker with something in an attempt to make minor adjustments or improvements.

Example Sentences

  • He fiddled with the radio until he found his favorite station.
  • She fiddled nervously with her pen during the interview.
  • The mechanic fiddled with the engine to get it running smoothly again.
  • He fiddled the lock until it finally clicked open.
  • The child fiddled with the toy but soon lost interest.

On this page you'll find 91 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fiddled, such as: bamboozled, beat, betrayed, bilked, bitched, bled, cheated.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

gaffed

jerked

taken for a ride

taken to the cleaners

jiggled


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