What is another word for plays on?
84 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ plˈe͡ɪz ˈɒn], [ plˈeɪz ˈɒn], [ p_l_ˈeɪ_z ˈɒ_n]Table of Contents
Similar words for plays on:Opposite words for plays on:
Synonyms for Plays on:
v.
•exploit (verb)- handle,
- use,
- utilize,
- play on,
- bleed,
- stick,
- capitalize on,
- profit from,
- play,
- make use of,
- skin,
- make capital of,
- mine,
- impose upon,
- put to use,
- jockey,
- employ,
- apply,
- exercise,
- manipulate,
- profit by,
- cash in on,
- fleece,
- get mileage out of,
- work,
- milk,
- finesse,
- soak,
- maneuver,
- avail oneself of,
- abuse.
- imitate,
- mimic,
- take off,
- burlesque,
- make a mockery of,
- pervert,
- parody,
- ape,
- deride,
- satirize,
- lampoon,
- send up,
- put on,
- caricature,
- sham,
- mock,
- make fun of,
- distort.
- exploit,
- spend,
- make do with,
- run,
- bring to bear,
- expend,
- capitalize,
- wield,
- press into service,
- ply,
- exhaust,
- turn to account,
- put to work,
- control,
- draw on,
- adopt,
- put forth,
- exert,
- accept,
- bestow,
- manage,
- run through,
- govern,
- make use,
- set in motion,
- find a use,
- waste,
- make the most of,
- put into action,
- practice,
- do with,
- regulate,
- bring into play,
- relate,
- take advantage of.
Antonyms for Plays on:
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v.
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exploit
leave alone, misuse.
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move
fix, prevent, dissuade, remain, suppress, oppose, halt, stop, repress, hold, keep, delay, hinder, slow, lose, pause, tranquilize, dull, dishearten, lull, quiet, discourage, calm, stay.
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travesty
praise, tell truth, flatter, be serious.
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exploit
