Synonyms for Play into hands:
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v.
• endanger
- be careless
, - chance
, - chance it
, - expose
, - hazard
, - imperil
, - lay on the line
, - lay open
, - leave defenseless
, - leave in the middle
, - make liable
, - menace
, - peril
, - play into one's hands
, - put at risk
, - put in danger
, - put on the spot
, - risk
, - stick one's neck out
, - subject to loss
, - threaten
, - venture
.
What are the hypernyms for Play into hands?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for play into hands?
The phrase "play into hands" is an idiom that typically means to do something that helps someone else achieve their goal, often unintentionally. The antonyms for this phrase could be "thwart," "hinder," or "impede." Thwart means to prevent someone from accomplishing their goal, while hinder means to create obstacles or difficulties that slow or block progress. Impede means to obstruct or interfere with progress or movement. So, instead of playing into someone's hands, you could work to thwart or hinder their plans, or impede their progress. These antonyms suggest taking action to prevent someone from achieving their desired outcome, rather than aiding them inadvertently.
What are the antonyms for Play into hands?
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- Synonyms:
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