Exploit

To take advantage of someone or something in a way that is unfair or wrong.

Examples

• Some companies might exploit workers by paying them very little for long hours, which is unfair and makes it hard for people to support their families.
• In history class, we learned about how certain countries tried to exploit the resources of others, taking more than what was fair and not caring about the people living there.
• When playing video games, some players might exploit a glitch to win easily, but it feels better to play fairly against your friends and show your true skills.

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