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exploitative


ex·ploit·ative

adj \ik-ˈspli-tə-tiv, ek-ˌspli-\

Definition of EXPLOITATIVE

: exploiting or tending to exploit; especially : unfairly or cynically using another person or group for profit or advantage <exploitative terms of employment> <an exploitative film>
ex·ploit·ative·ly adverb

First Known Use of EXPLOITATIVE

1885

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