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Exploitative

/ɛkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

In the nature of exploitation; acting to exploit someone or something

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📖 Definitions of "Exploitative"

adjective

1
In the nature of exploitation; acting to exploit someone or something
"We are protesting the company's exploitative policies."
2
(more generally) Of or relating to exploitation.
3
(of competition) Wherein one organism reduces a resource to the point of affecting other organisms.

🔄 Synonyms of "Exploitative"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
consumptivenoun	(pathology) Relating to pulmonary tuberculosis.
exploitive	Exploitative: taking advantage of someone
exploitatory	Relating to exploitation

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Exploitative"

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Word	Definition
exploitive	Exploitative: taking advantage of someone
exploitatory	Relating to exploitation
consumptive	(pathology) Relating to pulmonary tuberculosis.
exploitationnoun	The improper use of something for selfish purposes.
exploiternoun	One who exploits.
opportunistic	Taking advantage of situations that arise.
exploitverb	(transitive) To use (something) to someone's advantage, such as one's own benefit or a society's benefit.
depriveverb	(transitive) Used with “of”, to take something away from (someone) and keep it away; to deny someone something.
explorernoun	A person who by means of travel (notably an expedition) searches out new information.
explorationnoun	The process of exploring.
operating	In operation; that operates.
operatornoun	A person or organisation that operates a device, system, service, etc.
operational	Functioning and ready for use.
operationnoun	(uncountable) The act or process of operating (verb): agency; the exertion of power, physical, mechanical, or moral.
abusive	Being physically or emotionally injurious; characterized by repeated violence or other abuse.
instrumental	(music) Pertaining to, made by, or prepared for an instrument, especially a musical instrument (rather than the human voice).
crawlernoun	(Internet) A software bot that autonomously follows connected paths such as links between web pages.
vexatious	Causing vexation or annoyance; teasing; troublesome.
improper	Unsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate; inapt.
holdingnoun	Something that one owns, especially stocks and bonds.