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(can-ni-bal-ism) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. the practice of eating the flesh of one's own species.

Example Sentence

Some animals practice cannibalism to survive.

More Example Sentences

Cannibalism can happen in extreme situations.

Synonyms

man-eating; flesh-eating

Antonyms

vegetarianism; herbivorism

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Rhymes

  • cannibalism
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