exploit

¹ex·ploit

noun \ˈek-ˌsplȯit, ik-ˈ\

Definition of EXPLOIT

: deed, act; especially : a notable or heroic act

Examples of EXPLOIT

1. <the fanciful exploits of the giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan>
2. <once famed as an actor, John Wilkes Booth is now remembered for a single exploit, his assassination of Lincoln>

Origin of EXPLOIT

Middle English espleit, expleit, exploit furtherance, outcome, from Anglo-French, from Latin explicitum, neuter of explicitus, past participle

First Known Use: circa 1538

Related to EXPLOIT

Synonyms: deed, feat, number, stunt, tour de force, trick

Related Words: accomplishment, achievement, attainment, coup, success, triumph; adventure; performance

Near Antonyms: bore, bummer, bust, downer, drag

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Rhymes with EXPLOIT

adroit, Detroit, introit