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Another word for exploit

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Noun

  1. A great or heroic deed

    See also:

    action

Verb

  1. To put into action or use

    Idioms:
    See also:

    used

  2. To take advantage of unfairly

    See also:

    treat well

  3. To control to one's own advantage by artful or indirect means

    See also:

    straight

    control

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Another word for exploit

Noun
  1. See also:

    achievement

Verb

  1. To make use of

    See also:

    use

  2. To make unfair use of

    See also:

    abuse

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Sentence Examples

  • This brilliant exploit earned him his captain's commission and a sword of honour from Congress.

  • An exploit unique in history had been achieved.

  • The person in charge does not exploit vulnerability or ignorance or abuse trust.

  • There is not time to fully exploit the opportunities to improve which are often found on the way.

  • We in Scotland have already seen how they will shamelessly exploit anything they believe can further their extremist cause.

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