exploit
definition
to make full use of and benefit from something, typically in a way that is unfair or unethical
example
The company decided to exploit cheap labor in developing countries to maximize its profits.
synonyms
utilizeleveragecapitalize
word origin — Late Middle English: from Latin 'exploitare', which means 'to unfold' or 'to achieve', from 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'plicare' meaning 'to fold'.