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Antonyms for exploiting

Grammar : Verb
Spell : verb ik-sploit; noun eks-ploit, ik-sploit
Phonetic Transcription : verb ɪkˈsplɔɪt; noun ˈɛks plɔɪt, ɪkˈsplɔɪt


Definition of exploiting

Origin :
  • late 14c., "outcome of an action," from Old French esploit (12c.), a very common word, used in senses of "action, deed, profit, achievement," from Latin explicitum "a thing settled, ended, displayed," neuter of explicitus, past participle of explicare "unfold" (see explicit).
  • Meaning "feat, achievement" is c.1400. Sense evolution is from "unfolding" to "bringing out" to "having advantage" to "achievement." Related: Exploits.
  • verb take advantage of; misuse
Example sentences :
  • It consists in locating and exploiting the organ that one is a dupe with.
  • Extract from : « The Devil's Dictionary » by Ambrose Bierce
  • We are not exploiting our own special characteristics, mobility and sea power!
  • Extract from : « Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 » by Ian Hamilton
  • The upper self is rabidly engaged in exploiting the lower self.
  • Extract from : « Fantasia of the Unconscious » by D. H. Lawrence
  • These men are surely not to be accused of exploiting my story.
  • Extract from : « Frenzied Finance » by Thomas W. Lawson
  • Why this excess of intelligence, used mainly for the exploiting of folly?
  • Extract from : « Reincarnation » by Th. Pascal
  • Their function is to "make money" by exploiting nature and men.
  • Extract from : « The Next Step » by Scott Nearing
  • We go on exploiting that talent year after year, as I have done.
  • Extract from : « Mark Twain's Speeches » by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
  • And the surmised answer was: By exploiting these stolen labourers.
  • Extract from : « Revolution and Other Essays » by Jack London
  • As he spoke, he thought of the best means of exploiting his victory.
  • Extract from : « The Red and the Black » by Stendhal
  • The exploiting of the red quebracho did not begin until about 1850.
  • Extract from : « The Argentine Republic » by Pierre Denis

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