using, making use of, exploiting, taking advantage of
Guarda come volano in alto sfruttando il vento.
Look at how they soar high, riding the wind.
— Kiki - Consegne a domicilio (1989)
Tu guadagni soldi sfruttando la nostra angoscia.
You make money by exploiting our anguish.
— Stalker (1979)
Questa gente ti sta sfruttando.
These people are exploiting you.