using

Other forms: usings

Definitions of using

1. noun

   an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
   synonyms: exploitation, victimisation, victimization

   types:

   blaxploitation

   the exploitation of black people (especially with regard to stereotyped roles in movies)

   sexploitation

   the commercial exploitation of sex or sexuality or explicit sexual material

   colonialism

   exploitation by a stronger country of a weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country

   neocolonialism

   control by a powerful country of its former colonies (or other less developed countries) by economic pressures

   type of:

   mistreatment

   the practice of treating (someone or something) badly