Exploiters: meaning, definitions and examples

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exploiters

 

[ ɪkˈsplɔɪ.tərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in society

People who take advantage of others for their own gain, often at the expense of those being exploited. Exploiters can be individuals, groups, or even entire institutions.

Synonyms

abuser, manipulator, user

Examples of usage

  • They were seen as exploiters who preyed on the vulnerable in society.
  • The exploiters profited from the labor of the workers without providing fair compensation.
  • The exploiters manipulated the system to their advantage.
Context #2 | Noun

in technology

Software vulnerabilities that are used by hackers to gain unauthorized access to computer systems or data. Exploiters in this context are individuals with malicious intent.

Synonyms

cybercriminal, hacker, intruder

Examples of usage

  • The exploiters used a zero-day exploit to breach the company's security.
  • Protecting against exploiters requires regular software updates and patches.

Translations

Translations of the word "exploiters" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exploradores

🇮🇳 शोषक

🇩🇪 Ausbeuter

🇮🇩 pengeksploitasi

🇺🇦 експлуататори

🇵🇱 wyzyskiwacze

🇯🇵 搾取者

🇫🇷 exploiteurs

🇪🇸 explotadores

🇹🇷 sömürücüler

🇰🇷 착취자

🇸🇦 المستغلون

🇨🇿 vykořisťovatelé

🇸🇰 vykorisťovatelia

🇨🇳 剥削者

🇸🇮 izkoriščevalci

🇮🇸 arðræningjar

🇰🇿 пайдаланушылар

🇬🇪 გამოყენებლები

🇦🇿 istismarçılar

🇲🇽 explotadores

Etymology

The word 'exploiters' originates from the verb 'exploit', which comes from the Latin word 'ex- (out)' and 'plaudere (to clap)'. Originally, it referred to clapping or applauding, but over time, it evolved to mean taking advantage of something or someone. The term has negative connotations due to its association with manipulation and unfair treatment.

See also: exploit, exploitable, exploitation, exploited, exploiter, exploiting, exploits, underexploit, underexploitation.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,617, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.