Bestiality

Definitions

1. Sexual activity between a human and another animal species.
   countable, uncountable
2. Bestial nature, savagery, inhumanity, like (or akin to) an animal's.
   countable, uncountable
3. Any abstract entity similar to a beast.
   countable, dated, uncountable
4. A status of lower animal.
   archaic, countable, uncountable
5. An animal-like instinct or behaviour.
   archaic, countable, uncountable
6. A mark, trait, or emblem of a beast.
   archaic, countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Less common, but still frequent, are erect penises, more complete⟳ female nudes, copulations, and even scenes of bestiality.”

“Second, the romance option brings up a unique issue⟳: having sex with an alien. It’s somewhat difficult to say⟳ what the Christian should think⟳ on this issue⟳ because, well, the Bible doesn’t talk⟳ about aliens. Probably because they don’t exist⟳ (sorry to burst⟳ your bubble). Would this be considered bestiality? Or is it not bestiality since they are also beings capable of rational and ethical thought and self-reflection unlike usual animals?”

“the pitiful inadequacy of the reforms and the bestiality of the white society”

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