Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The act of using someone or something unfairly for personal gain.
Exploitation
/ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The company stopped exploitation of its workers.Exploitation of resources harms the environment.
Etymology:
Originated in the late 16th century, from the French term exploitation, from Latin explicare meaning unfold.
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