Bestiality
noun
The action of a human having sexual relations with an animal.
The man was arrested for engaging in bestiality, which is illegal in many regions.
Often appears as...
- accused of bestiality
- arrested for bestiality
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Technically
noun
Savage or inhumane behavior.
The dictator's bestiality led to an international outcry for his removal.
Often appears as...
- demonstrated bestiality
- accused of bestiality
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Literary
noun
The action of a human having sexual relations with an animal.
The man was arrested for engaging in bestiality, which is illegal in many regions.
Often appears as...
- accused of bestiality
- arrested for bestiality
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Technically
noun
Savage or inhumane behavior.
The dictator's bestiality led to an international outcry for his removal.
Often appears as...
- demonstrated bestiality
- accused of bestiality
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Legally Sensitive
Bestiality is a criminal offense in many places, so it's a word tied to legal and ethical issues.
A new law was proposed to tackle the issue of bestiality more effectively.
Pro Tip 2/3Highly Offensive
Using 'bestiality' can be very offensive and shocking because of the taboo nature of the act.
The debate about bestiality is a delicate one due to its offensive subject matter.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Zoology Term
Don't confuse 'bestiality' with 'zoology' which is the scientific study of animals.
His interest was in zoology, not in the disturbing practices of bestiality.
Pro Tip 1/3Legally Sensitive
Bestiality is a criminal offense in many places, so it's a word tied to legal and ethical issues.
A new law was proposed to tackle the issue of bestiality more effectively.
Pro Tip 2/3Highly Offensive
Using 'bestiality' can be very offensive and shocking because of the taboo nature of the act.
The debate about bestiality is a delicate one due to its offensive subject matter.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Zoology Term
Don't confuse 'bestiality' with 'zoology' which is the scientific study of animals.
His interest was in zoology, not in the disturbing practices of bestiality.
Pro Tip 1/3Legally Sensitive
Bestiality is a criminal offense in many places, so it's a word tied to legal and ethical issues.
A new law was proposed to tackle the issue of bestiality more effectively.
Pro Tip 2/3Highly Offensive
Using 'bestiality' can be very offensive and shocking because of the taboo nature of the act.
The debate about bestiality is a delicate one due to its offensive subject matter.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Zoology Term
Don't confuse 'bestiality' with 'zoology' which is the scientific study of animals.
His interest was in zoology, not in the disturbing practices of bestiality.
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3 clues to understanding...
You'll start talking about the latent bestiality in all humans, or some such thing, which is quite absurd, of course. Now, what's really going on? So, to explain this curious disorder, we look at the structure and functions of the normal visual pathways in the brain.
Video examples
3 clues to understanding...
You'll start talking about the latent bestiality in all humans, or some such thing, which is quite absurd, of course. Now, what's really going on? So, to explain this curious disorder, we look at the structure and functions of the normal visual pathways in the brain.
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Liam Cunningham
Irish Actor
I think everybody should have an interest in peace prevailing and the ridiculousness, the bestiality of war. I don't have any time for that. Anybody pulling a trigger is wrong. There is no right in war.
Quote examples
Liam Cunningham
Irish Actor
I think everybody should have an interest in peace prevailing and the ridiculousness, the bestiality of war. I don't have any time for that. Anybody pulling a trigger is wrong. There is no right in war.
Example 1 of 1
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