cannibalise vs use

use vs cannibalise

cannibalise is not a noun while use is a noun.

cannibalise and use both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cannibalise	No	No	Yes	No
use	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, use is a hypernym of cannibalise; that is, use is a word with a broader meaning than cannibalise:

cannibalise: use parts of something to repair something else
use: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

Other hypernyms of cannibalise include apply, employ, utilise, utilize.

cannibalise (noun)	use (noun)
	the act of using
	(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
	exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
	what something is used for
	a particular service
	(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
	(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing

cannibalise (verb)	use (verb)
eat human flesh	put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
use parts of something to repair something else	take or consume (regularly or habitually)
	use up (resources or materials)
	habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense)
	avail oneself to
	seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage

Difference between cannibalise and use

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