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cannibalize vs employ

employ vs cannibalize

cannibalize is not a noun while employ is a noun.

cannibalize and employ both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cannibalize No No Yes No
employ Yes No Yes No
As verbs, employ is a hypernym of cannibalize; that is, employ is a word with a broader meaning than cannibalize:
  • cannibalize: use parts of something to repair something else
  • employ: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
Other hypernyms of cannibalize include apply, use, utilise, utilize.
cannibalize (noun) employ (noun)
the state of being employed or having a job
cannibalize (verb) employ (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 engage or hire for work
Difference between cannibalize and employ

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