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play on

The correct spelling is play on.

How to pronounce play on

verb

Say it like: Plaee- on

The correct spelling is play on. To exploit by exacerbating. For example: "to play on someone's fears"

Usage Examples

to play on someone's fears

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To exploit by exacerbating.
  2. 2.(of a batsman) to hit the ball into his own wicket, thus being out bowled
  3. 3.To let the game continue after a foul has been committed, because the situation is advantageous to the team who would be awarded a foul.

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