play on
phrasal verb
played on; playing on; plays on
: to make people do what one wants by using (their emotions, fears, concerns, etc.) in an unfair way
The company plays on the concerns of parents in order to sell their products.
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“Play on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20on. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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