Exploit and Play upon

Exploit

Exploit verb - To take unfair advantage of.
Usage example: the type of person who exploits a friend's good nature by constantly sponging off of him

Play upon and exploit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Play upon" instead a verb "Exploit".

Play upon

Play upon verb - To control or take advantage of by artful, unfair, or insidious means.
Usage example: played upon the customer's vanity to convince her to buy the expensive makeup kit
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Synonyms for Play upon

Exploit and play upon are semantically related. You can use "Exploit" instead a verb phrase "Play upon".
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