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The correct spelling is cannibalised.
How to pronounce cannibalised
verb
Say it like: Can-nib-ali-sed
The correct spelling is cannibalised. To eat (parts of) another of one's own species. For example: "The female black widow spider is known to cannibalise the male."
Usage Examples
“The female black widow spider is known to cannibalise the male.”
Definition
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.
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