noun

exploiter

exploiter

He was known as an exploiter of the poor.

He was known as an exploiter of the poor.

an exploiter of ((sb./sth.)) a person who exploits (sb./sth.) He was known as an exploiter of the poor.

Synonyms: abuser, user, oppressor

From the verb 'exploit' + the agent noun suffix '-er', meaning 'one who does'.

The '-er' suffix means 'a person who does the action'. A 'teacher' is someone who 'teaches', and an 'exploiter' is someone who 'exploits'.

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