exploit
Definitions
To make full use of and derive benefit from a resource.
To use a situation or person in an unfair or selfish way.
A bold or daring feat.
Examples
The company was accused of trying to exploit its workers by paying them below minimum wage.
Hackers often look for a security exploit in software to gain unauthorized access to a system.
She decided to exploit her talent for painting by opening an online art gallery.
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Antonyms
ignore neglect preserve protect conserve misuse underutilize