to play upon
[phrase form: play]
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につけ込む, を利用する
to take advantage of someone's feelings, fears, or weaknesses
例
They played upon the superstitions of the villagers to keep them away from the forest.
彼らは村人の迷信につけ込んで、森から遠ざけようとした。
She played upon his guilt to make him agree to her demands.
彼女は彼の罪悪感につけ込んで、自分の要求に同意させた。
