animal cruelty — the infliction of suffering or harm upon animals for purposes other than self-defense or survival
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the infliction of suffering or harm upon animals for purposes other than self-defense or survival
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈænɪməl ˈkruːəlti/
Korean meaning: 자기방어나 생존 목적이 아닌 동물에 대한 고통이나 해를 가하는 행위
Korean pronunciation: **애**니멀 **크루**얼티
Example Sentences
- The celebrity was arrested for animal cruelty after neighbors heard his pet dinosaur crying all night.
- Animal cruelty cases have increased dramatically in urban areas.
- The new law imposes heavy penalties for animal cruelty.
animal cruelty
NOUN//ˈænɪməl ˈkruːəlti//
the infliction of suffering or harm upon animals for purposes other than self-defense or survival
the infliction of suffering or harm upon animals for purposes other than self-defense or survival
The penalty for cruelty meets unwavering loyalty
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Animal은 라틴어 'animalis'(살아 숨쉬는)에서, cruelty는 라틴어 'crudelis'(잔인한)에서 유래했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The celebrity was arrested for animal cruelty after neighbors heard his pet dinosaur crying all night.”
“Animal cruelty cases have increased dramatically in urban areas.”
“The new law imposes heavy penalties for animal cruelty.”
“Witnessing animal cruelty, the superhero cat immediately called the police with its tiny phone.”
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