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using

DEFINITIONS OF: using

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n an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

Synonyms:
exploitation, victimisation, victimization
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blaxploitation
the exploitation of black people (especially with regard to stereotyped roles in movies)
sexploitation
the commercial exploitation of sex or sexuality or explicit sexual material
colonialism
exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country
neocolonialism
control by a powerful country of its former colonies (or other less developed countries) by economic pressures
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mistreatment
the practice of treating (someone or something) badly
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