Using (Noun)
Meaning
An act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly); "capitalistic exploitation of the working class"; "paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company's using of undocumented workers to keep labor costs low was a clear example of exploitation.
- Her ex-boyfriend's using of guilt trips to control her was a form of emotional manipulation.
- The new policy was criticized for its using of vulnerable citizens as a means to cut costs.
- The government was accused of using of propaganda to spread misinformation and sway public opinion.
- The corporation's using of loopholes to avoid paying taxes was seen as a form of tax evasion.