noun

1. A heroic or extraordinary deed.

2. An achievement.

   “The first trek to the summit of Mount Everest was a stunning exploit.”

3. A program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software.

verb

1. To use for one’s own advantage.

2. To forcibly deprive someone of something to which she or he has a natural right.

   “Materialistic monsters who exploit "kind" folks will not have good outcomes, no matter how much comforts were ill-gained.”

Synonyms: take advantage of, use