Meaning & use
exploiting
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Using something or someone unfairly for one's own advantage, or making full use of a resource or opportunity.
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The company was accused of exploiting workers with unpaid overtime.
Scientists are exploiting new technology to map the ocean floor more quickly.
A note on using this word
Can be neutral, meaning to make good use of something, or negative, meaning to treat someone unfairly for personal gain—context determines which sense applies.
Words with a similar meaning
taking advantage ofutilizing
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Words with an opposite meaning
protectingsupporting
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