exploitation
(noun)
noun
1. the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
- the exploitation of copper deposits
Similar word(s): development
Definition categories: act, employment, exercise, usage, use, utilisation, utilization
2. an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
- capitalistic exploitation of the working class
Similar word(s): using, victimization
Definition categories: act, mistreatment