exploitation
noun/ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #5,114 most common English word
Meaning
the act of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work or resources.
Example sentence
The documentary exposed the exploitation of factory workers who were paid almost nothing for long hours.
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