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to play upon
[phrase form: play]
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aprovecharse de, jugar con
to take advantage of someone's feelings, fears, or weaknesses
Ejemplos
They played upon the superstitions of the villagers to keep them away from the forest.
Ellos aprovecharon las supersticiones de los aldeanos para mantenerlos alejados del bosque.
She played upon his guilt to make him agree to her demands.
Ella aprovechó su culpa para hacerlo aceptar sus demandas.
