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interbreed

[in-ter-breed] / ˌɪn tərˈbrid /
VERB
cross
Synonyms
STRONGEST
crossbreed hybridize mix
STRONG
blend cross-fertilize cross-pollinate mingle mongrelize
WEAK
cross-mate intercross
Antonyms
WEAK
divide part separate unmix
VERB
intermix
Synonyms
STRONG
admix adulterate alloy amalgamate associate blend braid coalesce commingle commix compound conjoin cross embody fuse hybridize incorporate infiltrate infuse instill intermingle interweave jumble knead link lump merge mingle saturate stir suffuse synthesize tangle transfuse unite weave
WEAK
make up mix up put together work in
Antonyms
STRONG
clean disconnect disjoin divide exclude part purify separate uncomplicate unmix
VERB
mix
Synonyms
STRONGEST
associate blend fuse incorporate infuse mingle stir weave
STRONG
admix adulterate alloy amalgamate braid coalesce commingle commix compound conjoin cross embody hybridize infiltrate instill intermingle interweave jumble knead link lump merge saturate suffuse synthesize tangle transfuse unite
WEAK
make up mix up put together work in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disconnect disjoin divide separate
STRONG
clean part purify uncomplicate unmix
WEAK
detach disengage dissociate remove segregate sever

Example Sentences

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Even though different species can still interbreed, these inversions limit how much their DNA mixes, helping maintain distinct traits.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

These two broods may actually overlap — but probably not interbreed — in a small area near central Illinois, entomologists said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2024

Barred owls and northern spotted owls are closely related and can even interbreed.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2024

"These two species are interfertile, meaning that they can interbreed and produce viable offspring," the Center stated on its website.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2023

Kneazles have up to eight kittens in a Utter and can interbreed with cats.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling