exploitation

noun

1. the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful

   noun.act

   Examples

   The exploitation of copper deposits.

   Synonyms development

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

   noun.act

   Examples

   Capitalistic exploitation of the working class.

   Synonyms using victimisation victimization

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. The act of exploiting or utilizing.

   noun

   Source: webster1913