exploitation

• Substantivo que designa o ato de usar alguém ou algo de forma injusta ou egoísta para obter vantagem ou lucro próprio; também se refere à utilização de recursos de maneira abusiva ou à exploração de pessoas, muitas vezes associada a contextos de trabalho e opressão.

A noun referring to the act of using someone or something unfairly or selfishly for one's own advantage or profit.

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1. Unfair use of peopleB2formal

   The act of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work or resources.

   Exploração

   • The company was accused of exploitation of its workers.
   • Child exploitation is a serious crime.
   • The documentary exposed the exploitation of migrant laborers.

   Sinônimosabusemanipulationmistreatmentmisuseoppressionsubjugationvictimization

   Antônimosequityfairnessjustice

2. Use of resourcesB2formal

   The act of using natural resources or assets for practical purposes or profit.

   Exploração

   • The exploitation of oil reserves boosted the economy.
   • Sustainable exploitation of forests is essential for the environment.
   • The mining company focused on the exploitation of mineral deposits.

   Sinônimosdevelopmentextractionminingtappinguseutilization

   Antônimosconservationpreservation