cannibalize
The word “cannibalize” has 4 syllables: can-ni-ba-lize
It's pronounced as /ˈkænɪbəlaɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for cannibalize?
In the thesaurus, “cannibalize” has 2 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for cannibalize along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for cannibalize
- recycle
- use
Antonyms for cannibalize
- chuck
- dump
- ignore
- throw away
- throw out
- toss
Meanings of cannibalize
- verb
- To eat (parts of) another of one's own species.
- To remove parts of (a machine, etc) for use in other similar machines.
- To reduce sales or market share (for one of one's own products) by introducing another.
- Rework old material; rehash.
Example Sentences
- The new product might cannibalize sales of the older model, affecting profits.
- The company’s aggressive pricing strategy seemed to cannibalize its own market share.
- The two teams started to cannibalize each other’s customers, leading to increased competition.
- His actions were seen as an attempt to cannibalize the leadership role from his colleague.
- The company fears that expanding into this market will cannibalize their existing customer base.
On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cannibalize, such as: chuck, dump, ignore, recycle, throw away, throw out, toss.
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