exploit
verb/ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
Frequency rank: #5,164 most common English word
Meaning
To use something unfairly for your own advantage; to make use of.
Example sentence
The hacker was able to exploit a vulnerability in the system to gain unauthorized access.
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