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cruelty to animals
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cruelty to animals n. the crime of inflicting physical pain, suffering or death on an animal, usually a tame one, beyond necessity for normal discipline. It can include neglect that is so monstrous (withholding food and water) that the animal has suffered, died or been put in imminent danger of death. (See: cruelty)
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A study on the psyche of serial killers has revealed that all of them were cruel to animals as well.
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