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exploitation

gb/ɪksplˌɔɪtˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪksplˌɔɪtˈeɪʃən/
B2 English
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kizsákmányolás, kihasználás, hasznosítás, kiaknázás, szexuális kizsákmányolás, szexuális kihasználás, sérülékenység kihasználása, sebezhetőség kihasználása, szenzációhajhászás
NOUN B2
1
kizsákmányolás B2
kihasználás B1
Usage pattern:
the exploitation of [someone/something] by [someone]
The report exposed the brutal exploitation of factory workers in the region.
A jelentés feltárta a régió gyári munkásainak brutális kizsákmányolását.
Many activists are fighting against the exploitation of migrant labor by large corporations.
Számos aktivista küzd a migráns munkaerő nagyvállalatok általi kizsákmányolása ellen.
New laws aim to stop the exploitation of vulnerable people by loan companies.
The documentary showed how poverty makes communities easy targets for exploitation.
She accused the company of exploitation when she discovered how little the farmers were paid.
Learner examples
The film is about the exploitation of poor workers.
A film a szegény munkások kizsákmányolásáról szól.
They want to stop the exploitation of children by rich companies.
Meg akarják akadályozni, hogy a gazdag cégek kizsákmányolják a gyerekeket.
He lost his job after he spoke out against the exploitation in the factory.
New rules try to protect people from exploitation at work.
Many people protest against the exploitation of migrants.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *exploration* when they mean *exploitation*. *Exploration* means looking around or studying something, while *exploitation* means using someone or a situation, usually in an unfair way.
Meaning
unfair use of people or power
Collocations
labor exploitation |worker exploitation |exploitation of migrants |economic exploitation |exploitation by employers |exploitative practices
Synonyms
abuse (Stresses cruel or harmful treatment; not always tied specifically to profit as exploitation is.) | oppression (Focuses on long-term, systematic unfair treatment, often by those in power, while exploitation highlights the use of that unfairness for gain.)
Antonyms
fair treatment (Emphasizes just and respectful behavior instead of taking advantage for profit.) | protection (Focuses on actively keeping people safe from being used or harmed.)
Themes
work |politics |ethics |business |law
Definition

The act of using people in an unfair way to get money or power from them.

The act of treating people or groups unfairly and using their work, situation, or lack of power to gain profit or advantage.

C1 FORMAL
2
hasznosítás B2
kiaknázás C1
Usage pattern:
the exploitation of [resources/opportunities]
The exploitation of natural resources has driven rapid economic growth in the region.
A természeti erőforrások kiaknázása gyors gazdasági növekedést hozott a régióban.
Better data exploitation could give the company a strong competitive advantage.
Az adatok jobb hasznosítása jelentős versenyelőnyt adhatna a vállalatnak.
Many countries are rethinking the exploitation of fossil fuels because of climate change.
The project focuses on the sustainable exploitation of local water supplies.
Effective exploitation of new technologies can transform an entire industry.
Learner examples
The country became rich through the exploitation of oil.
Az ország az olaj kiaknázása révén gazdagodott meg.
Good exploitation of new ideas can help a business grow.
Az új ötletek jó hasznosítása segíthet egy vállalkozásnak a növekedésben.
We must control the exploitation of forests to protect animals.
The company plans the full exploitation of this new market.
Careful exploitation of solar energy can reduce costs.
Common mistake:
Learners often think this meaning is always negative. In business and environmental writing, *exploitation* can be neutral or even positive, especially when combined with words like *sustainable* or *efficient*.
Meaning
use of resources or opportunities
Collocations
exploitation of natural resources |resource exploitation |oil exploitation |commercial exploitation |full exploitation of opportunities |sustainable exploitation
Synonyms
utilization (A more neutral and technical term; it lacks the strong moral tone that exploitation often carries.) | development (Often used when exploitation leads to growth or improvement, especially of land or resources.)
Antonyms
conservation (Focuses on protecting and saving resources rather than using them for immediate benefit.) | underuse (Suggests using less of a resource or opportunity than is possible or useful.)
Themes
business |environment |technology |science
Definition

The planned use of things like land, water, or chances to get money or other benefit, which can be good or bad.

The organized use of resources, situations, or opportunities in order to gain economic, practical, or strategic benefit, not necessarily in an unfair way.

NOUN B2 FORMAL
3
szexuális kizsákmányolás C1
szexuális kihasználás B2
Usage pattern:
sexual exploitation of [someone]
The charity provides support to survivors of sexual exploitation.
A jótékonysági szervezet támogatást nyújt a szexuális kizsákmányolás túlélőinek.
Police launched an investigation into the sexual exploitation of minors on the website.
A rendőrség nyomozást indított a weboldalon kiskorúak sérelmére elkövetett szexuális kizsákmányolás ügyében.
New legislation aims to combat the commercial sexual exploitation of children.
She spoke publicly about the exploitation she experienced when she was a teenager.
International agencies are cooperating to stop the exploitation of women in the sex trade.
Learner examples
The law tries to stop the sexual exploitation of children.
A törvény a gyermekek szexuális kizsákmányolását próbálja megakadályozni.
He went to prison for the exploitation of young women.
Fiatal nők szexuális kizsákmányolása miatt börtönbe került.
The group works to protect girls from exploitation online.
She told the court about the sexual exploitation she suffered.
Many countries are working together to fight child sexual exploitation.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse *sexual exploitation* with *sex work* in general. *Sexual exploitation* always includes abuse of power, pressure, or force and is considered a serious crime.
Meaning
coercive use of someone sexually
Collocations
sexual exploitation |child sexual exploitation |commercial sexual exploitation |victims of exploitation |online sexual exploitation |exploitation for prostitution
Synonyms
sexual abuse (Stresses the harmful sexual acts themselves; *sexual exploitation* highlights the use of a person as a resource for gain.) | sex trafficking (More specific; refers to exploitation that involves transport, trade, or movement of people for sexual purposes.)
Antonyms
sexual autonomy (Highlights a person's free and informed control over their own sexual choices, the opposite of being used by others.) | protection from abuse (Emphasizes legal or social measures that prevent people from being sexually exploited.)
Themes
law |crime |ethics |health |relationships
Definition

The act of using a person for sex in a cruel or unfair way, often with force or lies, usually to get money or other benefit.

The act of forcing, pressuring, or tricking someone into sexual activity, especially for money or other benefit, often involving control, violence, or abuse of power.

NOUN C1 TECHNICAL
4
sérülékenység kihasználása C1
sebezhetőség kihasználása C1
Usage pattern:
the exploitation of [a vulnerability/system]
The report describes the exploitation of a critical vulnerability in the web server.
A jelentés a webszerver egy kritikus sérülékenységének kihasználását írja le.
Proper input validation is essential to prevent the exploitation of application bugs.
A bemeneti adatok megfelelő ellenőrzése elengedhetetlen ahhoz, hogy megelőzzük az alkalmazáshibák kihasználását.
After the exploit was published, widespread exploitation of the flaw began within hours.
The course covers both vulnerability analysis and exploitation techniques.
Early detection tools can greatly reduce the risk of exploitation by attackers.
Learner examples
The team found a bug and warned the company before exploitation could happen.
A csapat talált egy hibát, és figyelmeztette a céget, mielőtt bárki kihasználhatta volna.
Good security updates help stop the exploitation of software problems.
A jó biztonsági frissítések segítenek megakadályozni a szoftverhibák kihasználását.
They studied real cases of exploitation in a cybersecurity class.
The attack started with the exploitation of a simple password mistake.
Better training can lower the chance of human error and exploitation.
Common mistake:
Learners may think *exploitation* in this context is always about people, but in cybersecurity it refers to using software or system weaknesses, even if no person is directly targeted.
Meaning
use of a security vulnerability
Collocations
exploitation of vulnerabilities |remote code exploitation |exploit development and exploitation |vulnerability discovery and exploitation |prevent exploitation |exploitation phase of the attack
Synonyms
attack (A broader term for any attempt to break security; exploitation is the specific use of a discovered weakness.) | breach (Focuses on the result (a broken security boundary) rather than the method of exploiting the vulnerability.)
Antonyms
hardening (Technical term for making systems more resistant to exploitation.) | patching (Refers to fixing software so that vulnerabilities can no longer be exploited.)
Themes
technology |security
Definition

In computer security, the act of using a weak point in a system to get in or to do something you are not allowed to do.

In computing and cybersecurity, the act of taking advantage of a flaw or weakness in a system, network, or application to gain unauthorized access, perform unauthorized actions, or cause damage.

NOUN C1
5
szenzációhajhászás C1
kihasználás B1
Usage pattern:
the exploitation of [a tragedy/issue] in [media/advertising]
Some critics accused the film of exploitation of the disaster for entertainment.
Egyes kritikusok azzal vádolták a filmet, hogy szórakoztatási célból kihasználja a katasztrófát.
Using the victim's story in the ad felt like pure exploitation.
Az áldozat történetének felhasználása a reklámban puszta kihasználásnak hatott.
The charity warned companies against the exploitation of the crisis in their marketing campaigns.
Journalists debated whether the graphic images were necessary or simply exploitation.
There is a fine line between raising awareness and exploitation of people's suffering.
Learner examples
Many people saw the ad as exploitation of the accident.
Sokak szerint a reklám a baleset kihasználása volt.
The TV show was criticized for the exploitation of real crimes.
A tévéműsort azért bírálták, mert szenzációhajhász módon használta fel a valódi bűneseteket.
Some photos of the war looked like exploitation, not news.
He said the movie was more about exploitation than about truth.
They used the sad story for clicks, which felt like exploitation.
Meaning
using tragedy or shock for gain
Collocations
media exploitation |disaster exploitation |tragedy exploitation |emotional exploitation |victim exploitation |exploitation cinema
Synonyms
sensationalism (Focuses on exaggerating or emphasizing shocking details; exploitation stresses using those shocks mainly for gain.) | commercialization (Highlights turning something into a product; exploitation emphasizes the morally questionable use of sensitive topics.)
Antonyms
respectful coverage (Describes media or discussion that treats events and people with care instead of using them for attention.) | ethical reporting (Focuses on following moral standards rather than taking advantage of tragedy.)
Themes
media |ethics |entertainment |communication |arts_entertainment
Definition

The act of using sad or shocking events in news, films, or ads mainly to get attention or money, not to help people.

The act of using dramatic, tragic, or sensitive events or themes, especially in media or advertising, mainly to gain attention, money, or advantage rather than to inform or help.

Grammar
Dictionary form
exploitation
IPA
GB/ɪksplˌɔɪtˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪksplˌɔɪtˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
ex - ploit - a - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
  • Base: exploitation
  • Plural: exploitation, exploitations
Word family
Forms
exploitations noun
Core family
exploit verb B2 exploitative adjective C1
Related words
exploiter noun exploitable adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unexploited adjective
Advanced or less common
overexploitation noun
Expressions

child sexual exploitation

1
/t͡ʃˈaɪld sˈɛkʃuəl ɪksplˌɔɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase formal

sexual exploitation of a child

The use of a child for sex in a cruel or unfair way, often for money or other benefit; this is a serious crime.

Examples
  • The task force focuses on cases of child sexual exploitation.
  • Schools are teaching students how to recognize signs of child sexual exploitation.
  • International laws against child sexual exploitation have been strengthened.

commercial sexual exploitation

1
/kəmˈɚʃəl sˈɛkʃuəl ɪksplˌɔɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase formal

profit-making sexual exploitation

The use of a person for sex to make money or get goods, when that person is controlled, forced, or tricked.

Examples
  • The NGO fights against the commercial sexual exploitation of minors.
  • International conferences often focus on ending commercial sexual exploitation in tourism.
  • The report highlighted how poverty increases the risk of commercial sexual exploitation.

labor exploitation

1
/lˈeɪbɚ ɪksplˌɔɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase formal

unfair use of workers' labor

The unfair use of workers, for example with very low pay or very bad conditions, so that someone else can make more money.

Examples
  • The report revealed widespread labor exploitation in the garment industry.
  • Consumers are demanding that companies address labor exploitation in their supply chains.
  • Labor exploitation is common where there are weak labor laws.

online sexual exploitation

1
/ˈɔnlˌaɪn sˈɛkʃuəl ɪksplˌɔɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase formal

sexual exploitation using the internet

The use of the internet or digital tools to force or trick someone into sexual activity, often to make money or get images or videos.

Examples
  • Police are seeing a sharp rise in cases of online sexual exploitation.
  • Parents were given advice on how to protect their children from online sexual exploitation.
  • New technologies can help detect online sexual exploitation more quickly.

sexual exploitation

1
/sˈɛkʃuəl ɪksplˌɔɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase formal

coercive sexual use of a person

The use of a person for sex in a cruel or unfair way, often with force or pressure, usually to get money or other benefit.

Examples
  • The organization works to prevent sexual exploitation of children online.
  • He was convicted of sexual exploitation after recruiting women into forced prostitution.
  • New policies aim to protect migrant workers from sexual exploitation.

the exploitation of a vulnerability

1
/ðə ɪksplˌɔɪtˈeɪʃən əv ə vˌʌlnɚəbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase technical

using a security weakness

The act of using a weak point in a computer system to do something that is not allowed.

Examples
  • The breach began with the exploitation of a vulnerability in the outdated software.
  • Regular updates reduce the risk of the exploitation of a vulnerability.
  • The article explains how the exploitation of a vulnerability can lead to data loss.

the exploitation of natural resources

1
/ðə ɪksplˌɔɪtˈeɪʃən əv nˈæt͡ʃɚəl ɹˈisɔɹsɪz/
fixed phrase formal

use of natural resources for gain

The use of things like oil, gas, forests, and water to make money or get other benefits.

Examples
  • The exploitation of natural resources has brought both wealth and environmental damage.
  • They discussed how to balance the exploitation of natural resources with conservation.
  • The country's economy depends heavily on the exploitation of natural resources.

worker exploitation

1
/wˈɚkɚ ɪksplˌɔɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

unfair use of workers

The unfair treatment of workers so that their employer can get more money or power from their work.

Examples
  • The union accused the company of worker exploitation.
  • Stricter regulations are needed to prevent worker exploitation in the gig economy.
  • They organized a protest to raise awareness about worker exploitation.
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