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(can-ni-bal-iz-ing) 5 syllables

Definition

verb. taking away resources from one part to support another.

Example Sentence

Maybe Spencer will have more success cannibalizing parts from old trucks.

More Example Sentences

They are cannibalizing resources for new projects.

Synonyms

exploiting; consuming; using up

Antonyms

preserving

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