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/
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 rescuer exposed shocking animal cruelty at the abandoned warehouse.
The penalty for cruelty meets unwavering loyalty
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Animal derives from Latin 'animalis' (breathing, living), itself from 'anima' (soul, life force). Cruelty originates from Latin 'crudelis' (harsh, brutal), related to 'crudus' (raw, unripe), metaphorically extended to denote harshness of character or behavior.
Breakdown
animal: from Latin 'anima' (soul, breath) + '-alis' (adjective suffix); cruelty: from Latin 'crudel-' (harsh, brutal) + '-ty' (abstract noun suffix).
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🔗Collocations
📝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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