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• Sustantivo que designa la acción de emplear algo o a alguien, o de tratar a una persona de manera injusta o abusiva para obtener un beneficio propio.

A noun referring to an act that exploits or victimizes someone, treating them unfairly for personal gain.

1. ExploitationB2informal

   An act that exploits or victimizes someone, treating them unfairly for personal gain.

   explotación

   • He felt hurt by her constant using of his generosity.
   • The company was accused of the using of its workers.
   • She realized it was just a using, not a real friendship.

   Sinónimosabuseexploitationmanipulationmistreatmentmisusevictimization

   Antónimosconsiderationequityfairnessjusticerespect

• Verbo que denota la acción de emplear algo para un fin determinado o aplicarlo en una situación.

A verb used to indicate the act of employing something for a particular purpose or applying it in a situation.

1. Employ for a purposeA1formal

   To put something into action or service for a specific purpose.

   usar

   • She uses her phone to call her friends.
   • Please use this pen to sign the document.
   • He uses public transport to go to work.

   Sinónimosapplyemployexerciseexploitoperateutilizewield

   Antónimosabandondiscarddisuseignoreneglect

2. Utilize or applyA2formal

   To make practical use of something or treat someone in a particular way.

   Utilizar o aplicar

   • They use advanced technology in manufacturing.
   • Don't use your brother to get what you want.
   • We use this room for meetings.

   Sinónimosapplyemployexerciseexploitutilizewield

   Antónimosabusediscardmisuseneglectwaste

3. Consume or takeB1informal

   To take or consume something, such as drugs or substances.

   Consumir o tomar (sustancias)

   • He uses coffee to stay awake during long drives.
   • Some people use illegal drugs recreationally.
   • She uses herbal remedies for headaches.

   Sinónimosadministerconsumeingesttake

   Antónimosconservehoardpreservesavespare

Variantes phrasaluse up