exploit
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pluralexploits
pluralexploits
Britannica Dictionary definition of EXPLOIT
[count]
:an exciting act or action —usually plural
- performing heroicexploits [=feats]
- He enjoys talking about his youthfulexploits. [=adventures]
- a book about his sexualexploits
exploits;exploited;exploiting
exploits;exploited;exploiting
Britannica Dictionary definition of EXPLOIT
[+ object]
1
:to get value or use from (something)
- He has never fullyexploited his talents.
- Top athletes are able toexploit their opponents' weaknesses.
- We need toexploit [=take advantage of] this opportunity/situation.
- exploit natural resources
2
:to use (someone or something) in a way that helps you unfairly
- They were accused ofexploiting [=taking advantage of] migrant workers.
- She said the tragedy had beenexploited by the media.
- exploitable resources
- a victim ofexploitation
— exploiter
noun,pluralexploiters[count]
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