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Synonyms for exploit

verb

  1. To make use of

    utilize, capitalize on, turn to account, employ; see use 1.

  2. To make unfair use of

    take advantage of, impose upon, misuse, overwork; see abuse 1.

See exploit in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II


noun

A great or heroic deed:

achievement, feat, gest, masterstroke, stunt, tour de force. See action
verb
  1. To put into action or use:

    actuate, apply, employ, exercise, implement, practice, use, utilize. Idioms: avail oneself of, bring into play, bring to bear, make use of, put into practice, put to use. See used
  2. To take advantage of unfairly:

    abuse, impose, presume, use. See treat well
  3. To control to one's own advantage by artful or indirect means:

    maneuver, manipulate, play. See control, straight

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