ex·ploit
ˈek-ˌsplȯit
ik-ˈsplȯit
plural exploits
: deed, act
especially
: a notable, memorable, or heroic act
a daring exploit
a book about his youthful exploits
I took out the list of Professor Challenger's exploits, and I read it over under the electric lamp. —Arthur Conan Doyle
About midnight the gang returned, with various articles of plunder, and talked over their exploits … —Sir Walter Scott
It used to be rare for C.I.A. employees to recount their exploits, or grievances, in print. —Alex Berenson
ex·ploit
ik-ˈsplȯit
ˈek-ˌsplȯit
exploited; exploiting; exploits
1
: to make productive use of : utilize
exploiting your talents
exploit your opponent's weakness
2
: to make use of meanly or unfairly for one's own advantage
exploiting migrant farm workers
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