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to play upon
[phrase form: play]
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aproveitar-se de, jogar com
to take advantage of someone's feelings, fears, or weaknesses
Exemplos
They played upon the superstitions of the villagers to keep them away from the forest.
Eles exploraram as superstições dos aldeões para mantê-los longe da floresta.
She played upon his guilt to make him agree to her demands.
Ela explorou a culpa dele para fazê-lo concordar com suas demandas.
