exploitation

noun

ex·​ploi·​ta·​tion ˌek-ˌsplȯi-ˈtā-shən 

: an act or instance of exploiting

exploitation of natural resources

exploitation of immigrant laborers

clever exploitation of the system

Examples of exploitation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Beaumont said the lack of details has only made exploitation easier. —ArsTechnica, 9 July 2025

Mechanisms must be in place to route revenues into the smart contract, distribute it to token holders, and avoid exploitation. —Forbes.com, 9 July 2025

Black people’s direct contributions of physical and mental labor streamlined cotton manufacturing, outlining work processes and exploitation, which are evident across the fashion industry today. —Cierra Black, Essence, 9 July 2025

Villalobos was charged with financial exploitation of the elderly, residential burglary, burglary, theft and obstructing a peace officer. —Kate Linderman july 9, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, from exploiter "to exploit entry 2" + -ation -ation

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for exploitation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation