English Synonym Finder

fiddle

Definitions

A violin, especially when played in a folk or traditional style.

To touch or fidget with something in a restless or nervous way.

To manipulate or falsify figures or accounts, typically for dishonest gain.

Examples

He likes to fiddle with his watch whenever he is feeling nervous.

The folk band featured a talented musician playing the fiddle.

It is illegal to fiddle with the company's financial records.

Synonyms

tamper manipulate tinker adjust meddle fidget fiddle-faddle

Antonyms

leave ignore neglect abstain avoid let rest