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exploit

[ek-sploit, ik-sploit] / ˈɛk splɔɪt, ɪkˈsplɔɪt /
NOUN
achievement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplishment adventure deed escapade feat
STRONG
attainment coup do effort enterprise job maneuver performance stroke stunt venture
WEAK
tour de force
Antonyms
STRONGEST
failure inaction
STRONG
idleness inactivity loss passivity unemployment
VERB
take advantage of; misuse
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abuse apply capitalize on employ handle manipulate mine profit from use utilize
STRONG
bleed exercise finesse fleece jockey maneuver milk play skin soak stick work
WEAK
avail oneself of cash in on get mileage out of impose upon make capital of make use of play on profit by put to use
Antonyms
STRONGEST
leave alone misuse

Example Sentences

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For humans to find and exploit a bug like this would typically require countless hours of research.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The Nigerian Air Force's statement said follow-on strikes on Saturday were "aimed at fleeing remnants and regrouping cells seeking to exploit the difficult terrain".

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Those who benefit from misinformation can easily exploit this -- a phenomenon researchers call the "liar's dividend," where genuine but unflattering information is waved away as AI-generated.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Your gut biome is the holy grail of wellness, so it’s only natural us humans would want to find it, conquer it and aggressively exploit it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

I have instructed the palace guard to put a quick end to any further attempts to exploit this charitable service.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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