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Term: Exploitative
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Taking unfair advantage of someone or something for one's own gain; exploitative behaviors often involve manipulating or using others without their consent or benefit.
Senses:
- Acting in a way that unfairly benefits oneself at the expense or detriment of others.
- Using resources, labor, or skills of others for personal gain without giving proper compensation or recognition.
- Benefiting from a situation or relationship through exploiting vulnerabilities or weaknesses.
- Making use of someone's emotional or physical vulnerability to gain power or control over them.
Examples:
- This exploitative company pays its workers minimum wage while generating huge profits.
- The film's director was accused of creating an exploitative storyline that sensationalized the struggles of marginalized communities.
- He felt trapped in an exploitative relationship where his partner constantly manipulated him for their own benefit.
- The book sheds light on exploitative practices within the fashion industry.
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