cannibalizes

The word “cannibalizes” has 5 syllables: can-ni-ba-liz-es

It's pronounced as /ˈkænɪbəlaɪzɪz/


What is synonym and antonym for cannibalizes?

In the thesaurus, “cannibalizes” has 16 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for cannibalizes along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for cannibalizes

  • applies
  • directs
  • employs
  • exercises
  • exploits
  • handles
  • harnesses
  • manipulates
  • operates
  • recycles
  • reuses
  • runs
  • uses
  • utilizes
  • wields
  • works

Antonyms for cannibalizes

  • chucks
  • dumps
  • ignores
  • junks
  • misapplies
  • misuses
  • neglects
  • throws away
  • throws out
  • tosses

Meanings of cannibalizes

  • verb
    1. To eat (parts of) another of one's own species.
    2. To remove parts of (a machine, etc) for use in other similar machines.
    3. To reduce sales or market share (for one of one's own products) by introducing another.
    4. Rework old material; rehash.

Example Sentences

  • The launch of the budget-friendly product cannibalizes the sales of the premium version.
  • The new marketing campaign cannibalizes the company's efforts to promote its established brands.
  • Introducing the second edition of the book cannibalizes the sales of the first edition.
  • The rapid expansion of the store cannibalizes its smaller competitors in the area.
  • The competitor’s new strategy cannibalizes the market share of the leading brand.

On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cannibalizes, such as: applies, chucks, directs, dumps, employs, exercises, exploits.

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  • applies
  • brings to bear
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  • directs
  • employs
  • exercises
  • exploits
  • handles
  • harnesses
  • manipulates
  • operates
  • recycles
  • reuses
  • runs
  • uses
  • utilizes
  • wields
  • works

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