exploit

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations noun: /ˈɛksplɔɪt/, verb: /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈɛksplɔɪt/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(n., v. ik sploit; also n. eksploit)



exploit
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Sense: Verb: make unfair use of
Synonyms:
take advantage of, abuse Collocations, overwork, manipulate, leverage Collocations, work Collocations, misuse Collocations, milk Collocations, capitalize on, capitalise on (UK), cash in on, impose upon, use sth to your advantage, use sth to your own ends, misappropriate
Sense: Verb: make use of
Synonyms:
use Collocations, utilize, utilise (UK), make use of, put sth/sb to use, employ Collocations, harness Collocations, operate
Sense: Noun: feat - often plural
Synonyms:
adventure Collocations, achievement Collocations, feat Collocations, accomplishment Collocations, escapade, deed Collocations, act Collocations, action Collocations, venture Collocations, stunt Collocations, performance Collocations, maneuver, manoeuvre (UK), tour de force


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