utilize vs exploit

utilize is not a noun while exploit is a noun.

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

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

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

utilize (noun)	exploit (noun)
	a notable achievement

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