exploit

Formsexploits, exploiting, exploited

Pluralexploits

1. 1
   verbtransitive

   To use someone's work, body, or property in an unfair way to help yourself.

   Like taking all the fruit from someone's tree and giving them nothing back.

   Some companies exploit workers by paying them very little for long hours.

   He exploited his friends to get ahead and never thanked them.

   Similarabuse, manipulate, misuse

2. 2
   verbtransitive

   To use something fully so it brings a benefit to you or to other people.

   Like using every drop of sunlight to grow a bigger garden.

   Farmers exploit the rich soil to grow more crops each year.

   She exploited her talent for music and became a respected teacher.

   Similaruse, utilize

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3. 3
   nouncountable

   A brave or amazing thing that someone does.

   Like a story of bravery you'd want to tell your friends about.

   Her rescue of the drowning child was a remarkable exploit.

   The soldiers' exploits became famous across the whole country.

   Similarfeat, deed, adventure, escapade

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4. 4
   nouncountable

   A thing you have managed to do well, often after real effort.

   Finishing the marathon was a real exploit for someone his age.

   The team celebrated their many exploits that winning season.

   Similarfeat, accomplishment, achievement, triumph, success

5. 5
   nouncountable

   A piece of code that uses a weak spot in software to break in or cause harm.

   Like a thief who finds one unlocked window and climbs right in.

   Hackers used an exploit to break into the bank's computer system.

   The new exploit let attackers take control of the phone remotely.

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6. 6
   nouncountable

   A trick that uses a flaw in a game to win an unfair advantage over other players.

   Like finding a secret shortcut the game makers never meant to leave open.

   He used an exploit to get unlimited gold in the game.

   The cheater's exploit let him win nearly every match.

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