exploitation, victimization, victimisation, using

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly); "capitalistic exploitation of the working class"; "paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization"

• colonialism — exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country

• mistreatment — the practice of treating (someone or something) badly