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| deed |
an act, exploit, or accomplishment. [1/4 definitions] |
| feather one's nest |
to exploit an opportunity to enrich oneself, esp. to the disadvantage or at the expense of others. |
| overexploit |
to exploit excessively. |
| rip off |
(informal) to exploit or cheat (someone). [1/3 definitions] |
| take advantage |
to selfishly exploit an opportunity or weakness, or use in a selfish manner for one's own benefit (usu. fol. by "of"). [1/2 definitions] |
| use |
to employ for selfish motives; exploit. [1/12 definitions] |
| vamp2 |
a woman who is considered to be one that seduces men, esp. in order to exploit them. [2 definitions] |
| vampire |
one who preys upon or exploits others, esp. a woman who seduces men in order to exploit them; vamp. [1/3 definitions] |
| white supremacy |
the belief or doctrine that the white race is naturally superior to other races, esp. blacks, and therefore has the right to dominate and exploit them socially, economically, and politically. |
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