cannibalization verb

can·ni·bal·ize

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Definitions

verb with object cannibalization to subject to cannibalism. 1
verb with object cannibalization to remove parts, equipment, assets, employees, etc., from (an item, product, or business) in order to use them in another: to cannibalize old airplanes for replacement parts. 1
verb with object cannibalization to cut into; cause to become reduced; diminish: New products introduced in the next six months will cannibalize sales from established lines. 1
verb without object cannibalization to act cannibalistically; practice cannibalism. 1

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