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⛏️Exploitation

noun
/ˌek.splɔɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
exploit exploitative
Exploitation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning Exploitation synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison Exploitation collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

the action of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work; misuse
the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work; the use of resources for profit
The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.

Example Sentences

The company was accused of worker exploitation due to poor working conditions.

The exploitation of workers is a serious issue.

Exploitation of marine resources has led to significant damage.

Synonyms

abuse, misuse, oppression, manipulation, utilization, overuse, extraction
Entry 1
abuse, misuse, oppression, manipulation
Entry 2
abuse, misuse, manipulation, oppression, utilization
Entry 3
utilization, overuse, abuse, manipulation, extraction

Antonyms

protection, fairness, justice, respect, support, assistance, preservation, conservation, safeguarding, maintenance
Entry 1
protection, fairness, justice, respect
Entry 2
support, fairness, assistance
Entry 3
preservation, conservation, protection, safeguarding, maintenance

Collocations

worker exploitation, resource exploitation, prevent exploitation, child exploitation, labor exploitation, exploitation of resources, economic exploitation
Entry 1
worker exploitation, resource exploitation, prevent exploitation
Entry 2
child exploitation, labor exploitation, exploitation of resources, economic exploitation

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