bestiality

/bistiˈæləɾi/
/bistiˈæləti/
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Other forms: bestialities

Definitions of bestiality
  1. noun
    the stupid brutal quality of a beast
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    type of:
    inhumaneness, inhumanity
    the quality of lacking compassion or consideration for others
  2. noun
    sexual activity between a person and an animal
    synonyms: zooerastia, zooerasty
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    type of:
    sex, sex activity, sexual activity, sexual practice
    activities associated with sexual intercourse
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