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PLAY UP Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the phrase play up. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase play up. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PLAY UP

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1aggrandize
verbv
2amplify
verbv
3dramatize
verbv
4embellish
verbv
5exaggerate
verbv
6heighten
verbv
7hyperbolize
verbv
8inflate
verbv
9magnify
verbv
10overdo
verbv
11overemphasize
verbv
12overstate
verbv
13stretch
verb, nounv, n
14foreground
nounn
15highlight
verb, nounv, n
16spotlight
verb, nounv, n
17cotton up
18cozy up
verbv
19shine up
verbv
20sidle up
verbv

Best Hypernyms For PLAY UP

Here is a list of related hypernyms for play up, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
ingratiate
Phrases (2)
bring outset off

Alternatives for AGGRANDIZE

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