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Term: Xploitation

Description:

Xploitation refers to the act or practice of exploiting someone or something for financial gain, often in an excessive or unethical manner. It is commonly used to describe a particular genre of film or literature that focuses on exploiting sensational or controversial subjects for the purpose of attracting an audience.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Exploitative Behaviour

In this sense, xploitation refers to the act of taking advantage of someone or something for personal gain, often disregarding their well-being or rights.

Example sentence:

She felt trapped in a world of xploitation, as her employers paid her wages well below the legal minimum.

Sense 2: Genre of Film or Literature

Xploitation is also used to describe a genre of film or literature that capitalizes on sensational or controversial topics to attract viewers or readers.

Example sentence:

The movie, known for its graphic violence and explicit content, falls within the realm of horror xploitation.

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