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Cannibals

Noun

Sense 1: People who eat the flesh of their own species.

Example sentence: The isolated tribe was rumored to be cannibals, but it turned out to be a myth.

Noun

Sense 2: Animals that eat their own kind.

Example sentence: Female spiders are known to become cannibals by consuming their male partners after mating.

Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to the practice of eating the flesh of one's own species.

Example sentence: The tribe members had cannibal feasts as part of their cultural traditions.

Adjective

Sense 2: Describing a person or group who engages in ruthless or predatory behavior.

Example sentence: The ruthless CEO was known for his cannibalistic business tactics.