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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) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| I told my parents it was time for me to stop promoting the cruelty towards animals. While both ancient and modern cultures emphasize the importance of animals to the human society, we are witnessing rising incidences of cruelty towards animals and growing endangerment of the world's animals and the ecosystem. |
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