Synonyms for Playing on heartstrings:
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v.
• dramatize
- act
, - amplify
, - burlesque
, - enact
, - exaggerate
, - execute
, - farcialize
, - give color to
, - ham it up
, - lay it on
, - make a production of
, - melodramatize
, - overdo
, - overstate
, - perform
, - play on heartstrings
, - play to gallery
, - play up
, - playact
, - present
, - produce
, - show
, - splash
, - stage
, - tragedize
.
What are the hypernyms for Playing on heartstrings?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
Other hypernyms:
manipulation, emotional manipulation, emotional exploitation.
What are the opposite words for playing on heartstrings?
Playing on heartstrings means to manipulate someone's emotions. Its antonyms would be words and actions that distance one from their sensitive and vulnerable side. They would include being objective, dispassionate, unfeeling, and impersonal. When we have to give negative feedback or be straightforward, we can't let our sympathy or fear hold us back. Antonyms for this phrase also include being tough, critical, factual, or practical. Using logic and facts, having a firm demeanor may be better than sugarcoating, which could come across as disingenuous. Not playing on heartstrings means being honest and realistic, to ensure that we communicate effectively.
What are the antonyms for Playing on heartstrings?
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v.
• dramatize
- abandon
, - fail
, - halt
, - ignore
, - neglect
, - prevent
, - reduce
, - refrain
, - refuse
, - stop
, - veto
.
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