cannibalizing
The word “cannibalizing” has 5 syllables: can-ni-ba-liz-ing
It's pronounced as /ˈkænɪbəlaɪzɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for cannibalizing?
In the thesaurus, “cannibalizing” has 16 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for cannibalizing along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for cannibalizing
- applying
- directing
- employing
- exercising
- exploiting
- handling
- harnessing
- manipulating
- operating
- recycling
- reusing
- running
- using
- utilizing
- wielding
- working
Antonyms for cannibalizing
- chucking
- dumping
- ignoring
- junking
- misapplying
- misusing
- neglecting
- throwing away
- throwing out
- tossing
Meanings of cannibalizing
- 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 company's new product is cannibalizing the sales of its older models.
- By offering huge discounts, the store is cannibalizing its own high-end products.
- The aggressive expansion is cannibalizing the sales of smaller, local competitors.
- The decision to launch similar services in different markets is cannibalizing their overall brand strength.
- His actions in cutting prices were aimed at cannibalizing the competitor's customer base.
On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cannibalizing, such as: applying, chucking, directing, dumping, employing, exercising, exploiting.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
making use of
- applying
- bringing to bear
- cannibalizing
- directing
- employing
- exercising
- exploiting
- handling
- harnessing
- manipulating
- operating
- recycling
- reusing
- running
- using
- utilizing
- wielding
- working