exploit Definition

exploit
noun

1. An act or feat, especially a bold or daring one.

Thesaurus: accomplishment, achievement, feat, deed, adventure, stunt.
Form: exploits (usually)

verb exploited, exploiting

1. To take unfair advantage of something or someone so as to achieve one's own aims.

Thesaurus: capitalize on, take advantage of, misuse, profit by, use, abuse, manipulate, cash in on.
2. To make good use of something.

Derivative: exploitable
adj

Derivative: exploitation
noun

Derivative: exploitative
adj

Derivative: exploiter
noun

Etymology: 14c noun, meaning ‘progress' or ‘success': from Latin explicitum unfolded.