I. noun
1.
Synonyms: adventure , emprise, enterprise, feat, gest, venture
Related Word: effort, job; maneuver
2.
Synonyms: feat 2, achievement, deed, tour de force
Related Word: do, performance, stunt; blow, coup, stroke
Idioms: bold stroke
II. verb
1.
Synonyms: use 2, apply, bestow, employ, exercise, handle, utilize
Related Word: cultivate, work
2.
to take unfair advantage of
exploits his friend's good nature
Synonyms: abuse, impose (on or upon), use
Related Word: manipulate; bleed, fleece, skin, soak, stick
3.
Synonyms: manipulate 2, beguile, finesse, jockey, maneuver, play