ex·ploit

 ex·ploit

[exploit]

VERB

exploits (third person present)

1. make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource):

   "500 companies sprang up to exploit this new technology"

   synonyms:

   utilize · make use of · put to use · use · use to good advantage · 

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NOUN

exploits (plural noun)

1. a bold or daring feat:

   "the most heroic and secretive exploits of the war"

   synonyms:

   feat · deed · act · adventure · stunt · escapade · maneuver · enterprise · undertaking · move · achievement · accomplishment · attainment · triumph · handiwork
2. a software tool designed to take advantage of a flaw in a computer system, typically for malicious purposes such as installing malware:

   "if someone you don't know tweets you a link, it's either spam, an exploit, or probably both"