exploited

verb adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: ex-ploit-ed (3)
English Definition

Made use of and benefited from, or treated unfairly for benefit.

Example Sentence

Poor workers are often exploited.

US IPA /ɪkˈsplɔɪtɪd/
UK IPA /ɪkˈsplɔɪtɪd/

Synonyms

abused manipulated utilized harnessed

Antonyms

protected cherished respected