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Exploitation

Noun:

1. The action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their labor or resources.

Example sentence: The company was criticized for its exploitations of workers in sweatshops.

2. The action of making full use of and deriving benefit from resources.

Example sentence: The exploitation of renewable energy sources is crucial for a sustainable future.

Verb:

1. To make unfair use of someone for personal gain or advantage.

Example sentence: The corrupt politician exploited his position to amass wealth illegally.

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