ill-use β to treat badly, unjustly, cruelly, etc.
use β to employ for some purpose; put into service; make use of: to use a knife.
make use of β to employ for some purpose; put into service; make use of: to use a knife.
take advantage of β any state, circumstance, opportunity, or means specially favorable to success, interest, or any desired end: the advantage of a good education.
utilise β to put to use; turn to profitable account: to utilize a stream to power a mill.
utilize β to put to use; turn to profitable account: to utilize a stream to power a mill.
make the most of β in the greatest quantity, amount, measure, degree, or number: to win the most votes.
develop β When something develops, it grows or changes over a period of time and usually becomes more advanced, complete, or severe.
abuse β Abuse of someone is cruel and violent treatment of them.
apply β If you apply for something such as a job or membership of an organization, you write a letter or fill in a form in order to ask formally for it.
employ β Give work to (someone) and pay them for it.
handle β a part of a thing made specifically to be grasped or held by the hand.
manipulate β to manage or influence skillfully, especially in an unfair manner: to manipulate people's feelings.
mine β an excavation made in the earth for the purpose of extracting ores, coal, precious stones, etc.
bleed β When you bleed, you lose blood from your body as a result of injury or illness.
finesse β extreme delicacy or subtlety in action, performance, skill, discrimination, taste, etc.
fleece β the coat of wool that covers a sheep or a similar animal.
noun exploit
feat β a noteworthy or extraordinary act or achievement, usually displaying boldness, skill, etc.: Arranging the treaty was a diplomatic feat.
deed β A deed is something that is done, especially something that is very good or very bad.
adventure β If someone has an adventure, they become involved in an unusual, exciting, and rather dangerous journey or series of events.
activity β Activity is a situation in which a lot of things are happening or being done.
achievement β An achievement is something which someone has succeeded in doing, especially after a lot of effort.
accomplishment β An accomplishment is something remarkable that has been done or achieved.
escapade β An act or incident involving excitement, daring, or adventure.
attainment β The attainment of an aim is the achieving of it.
coup β When there is a coup, a group of people seize power in a country.
do β Informal. a burst of frenzied activity; action; commotion.
effort β exertion of physical or mental power: It will take great effort to achieve victory.
enterprise β A project or undertaking, typically one that is difficult or requires effort.
job β the central figure in an Old Testament parable of the righteous sufferer.
manoeuvre β a planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships, etc.
maneuver β a planned and regulated movement or evolution of troops, warships, etc.
performance β a musical, dramatic, or other entertainment presented before an audience.
stroke β a short oblique stroke (/) between two words indicating that whichever is appropriate may be chosen to complete the sense of the text in which they occur: The defendant and his/her attorney must appear in court.
stunt β to use in doing stunts: to stunt an airplane.
venture β an undertaking involving uncertainty as to the outcome, especially a risky or dangerous one: a mountain-climbing venture.
tour de force β an exceptional achievement by an artist, author, or the like, that is unlikely to be equaled by that person or anyone else; stroke of genius: Herman Melville's Moby Dick was a tour de force.
