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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

cannibalize

/kænɪˈbaɪlɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does cannibalize mean?

verb

to use or exploit something for one's own benefit, especially by taking or using something that belongs to someone else, or to cause something to deteriorate or become less effective by using or exploiting it excessively.

Example

"The company's decision to cannibalize its own sales by releasing a cheaper version of the product was a bold move."

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