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• Nom désignant l'action d'exploiter quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent en traitant une personne injustement pour un gain personnel, ou le fait de se servir de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un à des fins avantageuses.

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.

   Exploitation

   • 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.

   Synonymesabuseexploitationmanipulationmistreatmentmisusevictimization

   Antonymesconsiderationequityfairnessjusticerespect

• Verbe signifiant l'action de se servir de quelque chose dans un but précis ou de l'appliquer dans une situation donnée.

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.

   utiliser

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

   Synonymesapplyemployexerciseexploitoperateutilizewield

   Antonymesabandondiscarddisuseignoreneglect

2. Utilize or applyA2formal

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

   utiliser

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

   Synonymesapplyemployexerciseexploitutilizewield

   Antonymesabusediscardmisuseneglectwaste

3. Consume or takeB1informal

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

   Consommer ou prendre

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

   Synonymesadministerconsumeingesttake

   Antonymesconservehoardpreservesavespare

Variantes phrasaluse up