In transitive terms the difference between expose and exploit
is that expose is to abandon, especially an unwanted baby in the wilderness while exploit is to use for one’s own advantage.
exploit
English
Noun
(
en noun)
A heroic or extraordinary deed.
An achievement.
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(computing) A program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software.
Verb
(
en verb)
To use for one’s own advantage.
Synonyms
* take advantage of,