Play upon

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Emotional Leverage

Used to describe actions exploiting people's emotions or weaknesses strategically.

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Politicians often play upon public fears during election campaigns.

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Persuasion Context

Common in situations where someone is trying to persuade or influence others.

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The lawyer played upon the jury's sympathy to win the case.

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Subtle Influence

The influence is often subtle and indirect, not obvious manipulation.

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Advertisers play upon our desire for status to sell luxury goods.

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