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EXPLOITATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Exploitation.

Exploitation - as a noun

The act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful

Example: "The development of alaskan resources"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
development19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
employment19exercise17usage6use3utilisation11utilization20
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

Example: "Capitalistic exploitation of the working class"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
using6victimisation20victimization29
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mistreatment16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Child labor is a form of exploitation that needs to be eradicated."
"The documentary shed light on the exploitation of workers in sweatshops."
"The company was accused of unfair exploitation of natural resources."
"Sexual exploitation of vulnerable individuals is a serious crime."
"The film depicted the exploitation of indigenous people by colonial powers."
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Word Game Points

Is EXPLOITATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, exploitation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXPLOITATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is EXPLOITATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, exploitation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXPLOITATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is EXPLOITATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, exploitation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXPLOITATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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