What is another word for taken advantage of?

Pronunciation: [tˈe͡ɪkən ɐdvˈantɪd͡ʒ ɒv] (IPA)

There are several synonyms for the phrase "taken advantage of", and each conveys a slightly different meaning. One possible synonym is "exploited", which suggests that someone has used someone else for their own benefit, often without their consent or knowledge. Another synonym is "manipulated", which implies that someone has been cunningly influenced or controlled to act in a certain way. "Abused" is another synonym that suggests someone has been mistreated or used in a negative way. Other possible synonyms include "milked", "used", "leveraged", and "capitalized on". The choice of synonym may depend on the context and the tone of the communication.

What are the hypernyms for Taken advantage of?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Taken advantage of

  • So many people comment that I'm much more mature than average. In this business, you can get taken advantage of if you're not aware and you're not tough.
    Amanda Bynes
  • The general fact of surplus value, namely that the workmen does not get the full value of his labours, and that he is taken advantage of by the capitalist, is obvious.
    Edward Carpenter
  • I had been gullible, naive, soft, pliable. That's why I got taken advantage of. To survive, you have to have a tough skin.
    Tia Carrere
  • You should not have taken advantage of my sensibility to steal into my affections without my consent.
    Alexander Hamilton
  • No matter how full a reservoir of maxims one may possess, and no matter how good one's sentiments may be, if one has not taken advantage of every concrete opportunity to act, one's character may remain entirely unaffected for the better.
    William James

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