exploit vs utilize

exploit is a noun but utilize is not a noun.

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

As verbs, utilize is a hypernym of exploit; that is, utilize is a word with a broader meaning than exploit:

exploit: use or manipulate to one's advantage
utilize: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

Other hypernyms of exploit include apply, employ, use, utilise.

As verbs, utilize is a hypernym of exploit; that is, utilize is a word with a broader meaning than exploit:

exploit: draw from; make good use of
utilize: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

Other hypernyms of exploit include apply, employ, use, utilise.

exploit (noun)	utilize (noun)
a notable achievement

exploit (verb)	utilize (verb)
use or manipulate to one's advantage	convert (from an investment trust to a unit trust)
draw from; make good use of	put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
work excessively hard