exploitation

Noun (2)

1. the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful“the development of Alaskan resources”“the exploitation of copper deposits”Synonyms: development
2. an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)“capitalistic exploitation of the working class”“paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization”Synonyms: victimizationvictimisationusing