mess

mess with

verb

Definition of MESS

to handle thoughtlessly, ignorantly, or mischievously <please don't mess with the buttons on the camera>

Synonyms diddle (with), fiddle (with), fool (with), mess (with), monkey (with), play (with), tinker (with), toy (with), twiddle (with)

Related Words abuse, alter, doctor, manhandle, manipulate, mistreat, misuse; butt in, interfere, intrude, meddle, muck (about or around)