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exploitive

UK
/ɪkˈsplɔɪtɪv/
US
/ɪkˈsplɔɪtɪv/

Translations

exploitiveadjective
more exploitive
Comp.
most exploitive
Super.
UK
/ɪkˈsplɔɪtɪv/
US
/ɪkˈsplɔɪtɪv/
exploiteurQui abuse d’autrui ou d’une situation pour en tirer un profit indu.
The landlord's exploitive rent hikes sparked outrage among tenants.
Les hausses de loyer exploiteuses du propriétaire ont suscité l’indignation des locataires.
Additional translations
exploitatifSurtout employé dans les contextes médiatiques ou commerciaux, avec l’idée de profit malhonnête.
Synonyms
exploitative
greedy
self-serving
opportunistic
oppressive

Definitions

exploitiveadjective
Tending to take unfair advantage of people or situations for personal gain; predatory.
The landlord's exploitive rent hikes sparked outrage among tenants.
Designed to profit from or sensationalize a circumstance, event, or resource in an unethical or irresponsible way.
Many critics regarded the documentary as an exploitive attempt to capitalize on the scandal.
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