Capitalize on
Capitalize on verb - To take unfair advantage of.
Using and capitalize on are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Using" with "Capitalize on", this verbs are similar.
Using
Using noun - An act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly).
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Synonyms for Using
Capitalize on and using are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Capitalize on" instead a verb "Using".
Nearby Word: use
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- The Imperial Navy was quick to capitalize on this new weapon, using U-boats to heavily target the shipping that Britain depended on.
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The North Vietnamese capitalize on this by using downed airmen as bait to draw the Air Force rescue aircraft in closer to their anti-aircraft guns.
Source: Film / Flight of the Intruder -
At first, he wins a lot of fights by using the massively powerful technique, but after fighting Sawamura Ryuuhei he realizes that he needs to seal the technique in order to ensure future victories; otherwise, all his opponents will start figuring out ways to capitalize on it.
Source: When All You Have Is a Hammer
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