📖 Definitions of "Exploit"
- 1
A heroic or extraordinary deed.
- 2
An achievement.
"The first trek to the summit of Mount Everest was a stunning exploit."
- 3
A program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software.
- 1
To use for one’s own advantage.
- 2
To forcibly deprive someone of something to which she or he has a natural right.
"Materialistic monsters who exploit "kind" folks will not have good outcomes, no matter how much comforts were ill-gained."
🔄 Synonyms of "Exploit"
5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| effortnoun | The work involved in performing an activity; exertion. |
| deednoun | An action or act; something that is done. |
| featnoun | A relatively rare or difficult accomplishment. |
| overworknoun | (intransitive) To work too hard. |
| tapnoun | A conical peg or pin used to close and open the hole or vent in a container. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Exploit"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| deedverb | (real estate, informal) To transfer real property by deed. |
| effortverb | (uncommon, intransitive) To make an effort. |
| featverb | A relatively rare or difficult accomplishment. |
| overworkverb | (intransitive) To work too hard. |
| tapverb | (by extension) (transitive) To furnish (a container, etc.) with a tap (noun etymology 1, sense 2.2) so that liquid can be drawn. |
| exploitative | In the nature of exploitation; acting to exploit someone or something |
| exploitationnoun | The improper use of something for selfish purposes. |
| achievementnoun | The act of achieving or performing; a successful performance; accomplishment. |
| advantageverb | (transitive) to provide (someone) with an advantage, to give an edge to |
| accomplishmentnoun | Something accomplished; an achievement. |
| takeverb | (transitive) To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force. |
| developverb | (transitive) To advance; to further; to promote the growth of. |
| availverb | (transitive, often reflexive) To turn to the advantage of. [(chiefly) with of] |
| benefitverb | (transitive) To be or to provide a benefit to. |
| utiliseverb | To make use of; to use. |
| exploreverb | (transitive) To travel somewhere in search of discovery. |
| captureverb | (transitive) To take control of; to seize by force or stratagem. |
| pursueverb | (transitive) To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.). |
| useverb | To utilize or employ. |
| usingnoun | use; utilization |
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