cannibalized Definition
- 1to remove parts from a machine, vehicle, or other product in order to use them in another similar product
- 2to harm or reduce the success of something by taking away resources or customers from it
Using cannibalized: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cannibalized" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The company cannibalized its own sales by introducing a cheaper version of the same product.
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The old car was cannibalized for parts to fix the newer one.
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The team's success was cannibalized by internal conflicts and lack of cooperation.
cannibalized Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for cannibalized
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Summary: cannibalized in Brief
The verb 'cannibalized' [kan-uh-buh-lahyzd] means to remove parts from a product to use in another or to harm something by taking away resources. Examples include 'The old car was cannibalized for parts to fix the newer one.' and 'The company cannibalized its own sales by introducing a cheaper version of the same product.'
