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to take unfair advantage of<a student who exploits his friendʼs good nature by always sponging off him>Synonymsabuse, capitalize (on), cash in (on), impose (on or upon), play (on or upon), useRelated Wordsmanipulate, mistreat; bleed, cheat, fleece, overcharge, skin, soak, stick; commercialize
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to control or take advantage of by artful, unfair, or insidious means<she would exploit kids who werenʼt popular, pretending to be their friend just so theyʼd vote for her for student council>— see manipulate 1
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to put into action or service<it will be a shame if you donʼt exploit your artistic talent to the fullest>— see use 1
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