exploitation

Definitions of exploitation
  1. noun
    an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
    synonyms: représailles
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    types:
    colonialisme
    exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country
    type of:
    sévices
    the practice of treating (someone or something) badly
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