noun combat; war.
2. exploit ·noun hence: to draw an illegitimate profit from; to speculate on; to put upon.
3. exploit ·noun a deed or act; especially, a heroic act; a deed of renown; an adventurous or noble achievement; as, the exploits of alexander the great.
4. exploit ·noun to utilize; to make available; to get the value or usefulness out of; as, to exploit a mine or agricultural lands; to exploit public opinion.