what does exploit mean
exploit. A great or heroic deed: achievement, feat, gest, masterstroke, stunt, tour de force. 1. To put into action or use: actuate, apply, employ, exercise, implement, practice, use, utilize. Idioms: avail oneself of, bring into play, bring to bear, make use of, put into practice, put to use. 2. To take advantage of unfairly: abuse, impose, presume, use. 3. To control to one's own advantage by artful or indirect means: maneuver, manipulate, play.