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2 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Cannibalize' in a Sentence

"to engage in cannibalism or to use parts of something to repair or build another similar thing." more

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In times of scarcity, animals in the wild may cannibalize plant resources to survive when their primary food source is depleted.
The predator bird is cannibalizing smaller birds in the ecosystem.

Cannibalize

kan-uh-buh-lahyz
verbto engage in cannibalism or to use parts of something to repair or build another similar thing.

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Last Updated On: June 5, 2024
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