exploit vs feed

exploit and feed both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
exploit	Yes	No	Yes	No
feed	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, feed is a hyponym of exploit; that is, feed is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than exploit:

Other hyponyms of exploit include make hay, play, avail, help, prey, use.

exploit (noun)	feed (noun)
a notable achievement	food for domestic livestock

exploit (verb)	feed (verb)
use or manipulate to one's advantage	provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to
draw from; make good use of	introduce continuously
work excessively hard	take in food; used of animals only
	give food to
	serve as food for; be the food for
	feed into; supply
	provide as food
	gratify
	profit from in an exploitatory manner
	move along, of liquids
	support or promote