Mess with and Toy with

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Mess with verb - To handle thoughtlessly, ignorantly, or mischievously.

Usage example: please don't mess with the buttons on the camera

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Toy with and mess with are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Toy with" instead a verb "Mess with".

Toy with verb - To handle thoughtlessly, ignorantly, or mischievously.

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

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Mess with and toy with are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mess with" instead a verb "Toy with".

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