noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
toy with; trifle with; make a fool of; toss about
Covers both manipulating a person (leading them around, playing with their emotions) and physically tossing something about (especially a ship by waves). The core image is handling something roughly or capriciously.
彼は相手チームの守備を翻弄した。
He toyed with the opposing team's defense.
小船
The small boat was tossed about by the high waves.