Exploit and Proceed

Exploit

Exploit verb - To take unfair advantage of.

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Proceed and exploit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Proceed" instead a verb "Exploit".

Proceed verb - To move forward along a course.

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Exploit and proceed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Exploit" instead a verb "Proceed".

Nearby Word: proceeding

The Manipulative Bastard is someone who can identify an emotional nerve within someone and then proceed to exploit that flaw to their own advantage.

Source: Trope Distinctions / A to C
Maybe the heroes have found some rule stating that the power in question has limits or a Necessary Drawback, and then proceed to exploit it ruthlessly.

Source: Did You Just Punch Out Cthulhu?
They proceed to exploit this as much as they can.

Source: Characters / Disgaea: Hour of Darkness

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