cannibalized
The word “cannibalized” has 4 syllables: can-ni-ba-lized
It's pronounced as /ˈkænɪbəlaɪzd/
What is synonym and antonym for cannibalized?
In the thesaurus, “cannibalized” has 18 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for cannibalized along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for cannibalized
- applied
- directed
- employed
- exercised
- exploited
- handled
- harnessed
- manipulated
- operated
- ran
- recycled
- reused
- run
- used
- utilized
- wielded
- worked
- wrought
Antonyms for cannibalized
Meanings of cannibalized
- 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 introduction of the new model cannibalized sales of the previous version.
- The company’s new strategy cannibalized its older product lines, causing a decline in revenue.
- The acquisition cannibalized their resources, leaving them with less capital for other projects.
- The merger of the two departments cannibalized their individual functions, leading to inefficiency.
- His decision to focus on the cheaper product cannibalized the market for the high-end version.
On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cannibalized, such as: applied, chucked, directed, dumped, employed, exercised, exploited.
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Related Words
made use of
- applied
- brought to bear
- cannibalized
- directed
- employed
- exercised
- exploited
- handled
- harnessed
- manipulated
- operated
- ran
- recycled
- reused
- run
- used
- utilized
- wielded
- worked
- wrought