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exploited Adjective used to describe someone or something that is being taken advantage of in a cruel or unethical way.  ■ The company exploited the workers by making them work long hours with low pay and no benefits.


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Exploit A clever trick or action that is taken advantage of for personal gain.  ■ "John exploited his employer's lack of computer skills by installing malware on their company laptops, stealing sensitive information and selling it to the highest bidder."

untapped An area or resource that has not yet been fully explored or exploited.  ■ The untapped potential of the internet for remote work is vast and largely unexplored.

loophole An intentional or accidental opening in a system, rule, or law that can be exploited to gain an advantage or evade a consequence.  ■ "Did you know there's a loophole in the tax code that allows you to claim a deduction for eating ice cream? Just tell the IRS you're doing it for medical reasons."