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Phrasal Verbs Usando 'On' & 'Upon' - Engañar, hacer daño o tratar mal (activado)

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Phrasal Verbs With 'On' & 'Upon'

to have a secret romantic or sexual relationship with someone other than one's own partner

engañar, poner los cuernos

engañar, poner los cuernos

Ex: Despite his apologies , the damage was done when cheated on his boyfriend .

to continually annoy or irritate someone

irritar, fastidiar

irritar, fastidiar

Ex: The never-ending traffic jams in the city grate on even the most patient drivers .
to jump on
[Verbo]

to harshly criticize someone for their actions

atacar, criticar

atacar, criticar

Ex: The employee jumped on by his boss for his lateness .
to lead on
[Verbo]

to intentionally deceive someone by making them believe something that is not true

engañar, inducir en error

engañar, inducir en error

Ex: The politician led the voters on by making false promises.
to pick on
[Verbo]

to keep treating someone unfairly or making unfair remarks about them

molestar, acosar

molestar, acosar

Ex: Some kids in the park picking on a new child , and I had to intervene .
to pike on
[Verbo]

to disappoint someone by not fulfilling a commitment or promise

decepcionar, fallar a alguien

decepcionar, fallar a alguien

Ex: We were hoping to finish the project this weekend , but half the piked on us .
to play on
[Verbo]

to take advantage of someone's feelings or weaknesses

aprovecharse de

aprovecharse de

Ex: The charity played on viewers ' compassion by showing heart-wrenching images of those in need .
to prey on
[Verbo]

to take advantage of those who are vulnerable or easily fooled

aprovecharse de, explotar

aprovecharse de, explotar

Ex: Con artists prey on the elderly, often deceiving them out of their savings.

to suddenly confront, attack, or shout angrily at someone

girar en contra, arremeter contra

girar en contra, arremeter contra

Ex: The coach warned the team not to make mistakes , or he round on them during practice .
to set on
[Verbo]

to attack someone aggressively, either physically or verbally

atacar, agredir

atacar, agredir

Ex: The gang set the unsuspecting victim upon in the alley.
to turn on
[Verbo]

to become unfriendly or hostile toward someone or something

volverse en contra, girarse contra

volverse en contra, girarse contra

Ex: The group turned on the newcomer for no apparent reason.

to cause worry or unhappiness due to a problem or responsibility

pesar sobre, agobiar

pesar sobre, agobiar

Ex: The global issues we face today can weigh upon the collective conscience of society.
Phrasal Verbs Usando 'On' & 'Upon'
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