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Uncommonplay 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.To exploit by exacerbating.
- 2.(of a batsman) to hit the ball into his own wicket, thus being out bowled
- 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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