Cockfighting

/ˈkɑːkfaɪtɪŋ/
noun

A sport in which two roosters are made to fight until one of them is killed or severely injured.

Cockfighting is still a popular pastime in some regions, despite being illegal in many countries.
Visual representation of "cockfighting" - A sport in which two roosters are made to fight until one of them is killed or severely injured.

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  • illegal cockfighting
  • cockfighting ring
noun

A sport in which two roosters are made to fight until one of them is killed or severely injured.

Cockfighting is still a popular pastime in some regions, despite being illegal in many countries.
Visual representation of "cockfighting" - A sport in which two roosters are made to fight until one of them is killed or severely injured.

Often appears as...

  • illegal cockfighting
  • cockfighting ring
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Legal Status

Cockfighting is considered illegal and inhumane in many places and can lead to legal consequences.

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Despite its cultural history, cockfighting has been banned in our country.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Cockfighting is a sensitive topic and is tied to tradition in some cultures, but discussing it may offend others.

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When he mentioned cockfighting, a heated debate about animal rights ensued.
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Violent Connotation

The word conveys violence and could be disturbing; use caution when bringing it up in conversation.

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The cruelty inherent in cockfighting is undeniable, leading to its widespread condemnation.
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History through the eyes...

weren’t bred for food, but for something considered less savory today. The aggressiveness of breeding males, armed with natural leg spurs, made cockfighting a popular entertainment. By the second millennium BCE,

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History through the eyes...

weren’t bred for food, but for something considered less savory today. The aggressiveness of breeding males, armed with natural leg spurs, made cockfighting a popular entertainment. By the second millennium BCE,

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Matt Bevin

American Politician

I am genuinely sorry that my attendance at an event which, other than my comments, appears to have primarily involved a discussion of cockfighting, has created concern on the part of many Kentucky voters.
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Matt Bevin

American Politician

I am not, and have never been, a supporter of cockfighting or any other forms of animal cruelty.
Portrait of Matt Bevin

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Matt Bevin

American Politician

I am genuinely sorry that my attendance at an event which, other than my comments, appears to have primarily involved a discussion of cockfighting, has created concern on the part of many Kentucky voters.
Portrait of Matt Bevin

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Matt Bevin

American Politician

I am not, and have never been, a supporter of cockfighting or any other forms of animal cruelty.
Portrait of Matt Bevin
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