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 19 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for cannibalize along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for cannibalize
- apply
- direct
- disassemble
- dismantle
- employ
- exercise
- exploit
- handle
- harness
- manipulate
- operate
- recycle
- reuse
- run
- strip for repair
- use
- utilize
- wield
- work
Antonyms for cannibalize
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 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cannibalize, such as: apply, chuck, direct, disassemble, dismantle, dump, employ.
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