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exploit unethically

[ɪkˈsplɔɪt ʌnˈɛθɪkli]
verb phrase
explorar de forma antiética
1. to take unfair advantage of someone or something for personal gain in a morally wrong way
The company was accused of exploiting unethically its workers by paying below minimum wage.
A empresa foi acusada de explorar de forma antiética seus trabalhadores, pagando abaixo do salário mínimo.
2. to use resources or information dishonestly and immorally for profit or benefit
They exploited unethically the natural resources of the region without environmental consideration.
Eles exploraram de forma antiética os recursos naturais da região sem considerar o impacto ambiental.
NYC Slang
taking someone for a ride without playing fair; running game on someone unethically
Synonyms
abusemisusetake advantage of dishonestlyvictimize unethicallyexploit immorally
Antonyms
treat fairlyact ethicallyrespecthonor agreements

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
explorar de forma antiética
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
explorar sem ética
more colloquial variant
Portugal
explorar de forma pouco ética
common Portuguese usage with slight variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

take unfair advantage
play someone for a fool
bend the rules
cut corners ethically
sell someone short
put the squeeze on someone
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