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Divest vs Exploit - What's the difference?

divest | exploit |

In lang=en terms the difference between divest and exploit

is that divest is to sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary while exploit is to use for one’s own advantage.

As verbs the difference between divest and exploit

is that divest is (archaic) to undress, disrobe while exploit is to use for one’s own advantage.

As a noun exploit is

a heroic or extraordinary deed.

divest

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • (archaic) To undress, disrobe.
  • * 1897 , Henry James, What Maisie Knew :
    • Having divested the child he kissed her gently and gave her a little pat to make her stand off.
  • To strip, deprive, or dispossess (someone) (of) something (such as a right, passion, privilege, or prejudice).
    • You shall never divest me of my right to free speech.
    When I wake up, I make a point to divest myself of all my prejudices, ready to start the day.
  • To sell off or be rid of through sale, especially of a subsidiary
    • In 2011 the company divested an 81% majority stake in its Chinese subsidiary.

    Related terms

    * divestiture

    exploit

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A heroic or extraordinary deed.
  • An achievement.
  • (computing) A program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To use for one’s own advantage.

    • Synonyms

    * take advantage of,