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exploit

noun
  1. A heroic or extraordinary deed.

  2. An achievement.

    "The first trek to the summit of Mount Everest was a stunning exploit."

  3. A program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software.

verb
  1. To use for one’s own advantage.

    Similar: take advantage of, use

  2. To forcibly deprive someone of something to which she or he has a natural right.

    "Materialistic monsters who exploit "kind" folks will not have good outcomes, no matter how much comforts were ill-gained."

Synonymstake advantage of, use

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