What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
exploited
Example
The company exploited its workers by paying them below minimum wage. [exploited: verb]
Example
The artist felt exploited when their work was used without permission or compensation. [exploited: adjective]
manipulated
Example
The politician manipulated the media to gain public support. [manipulated: verb]
Example
The data was manipulated to show false results in the experiment. [manipulated: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Exploited and manipulated are both commonly used in everyday language, but exploited is more versatile and covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between exploited and manipulated?
Both exploited and manipulated are associated with negative connotations and are typically used in informal or formal contexts depending on the situation.
