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ex·ploi·ta·tion

exploitation

 
pronunciation:
ek sploI teI shn
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the profitable using of something.
definition 2: the selfish or unfair using of someone or something for one's own advantage.
similar words:
abuse
definition 3: the using of advertising and promotional techniques to further one's ends.