Synonyms for Play the crowd:
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v.
• grandstand
- be ostentatious
, - be vain
, - flaunt it
, - hot dog
, - parade
, - play to the crowd
, - prance
, - put on airs
, - showboat
, - strut
, - swagger
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• swagger
- bluster
, - boast
, - brag
, - brandish
, - bully
, - cock
, - flourish
, - gasconade
, - gloat
, - grandstand
, - hector
, - look big
, - lord
, - parade one's wares
, - peacock
, - pontificate
, - put on
, - sashay
, - saunter
, - swank
, - swashbuckle
, - sway
, - sweep
, - swell
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What are the hypernyms for Play the crowd?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for play the crowd?
The phrase "play the crowd" typically refers to an entertainer or performer who is able to engage a large audience and command their attention. However, antonyms for this phrase might include "ignore the crowd", "bore the crowd", "alienate the crowd", "lose the crowd's attention", or "disappoint the crowd". These antonyms suggest a lack of connection or resonance with the audience, and could apply to a range of scenarios from a speaker at a conference to an athlete in a stadium. While "playing the crowd" can lead to applause and adoration, the opposite can leave one feeling isolated or misunderstood.
What are the antonyms for Play the crowd?
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