Animal Rights Vocabulary

noun a person who campaigns for some kind of social change or political reform

adjective relating to or supporting activism

• The activist organized a peaceful protest to raise awareness about climate change.
• My friend is a passionate activist for animal rights.
• That activist is always out there fighting the good fight.
• She was an activist for change, always pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo.

adjective describing someone who is free to do as they please

preposition indicating the location or position of being free

• The suspect was not at liberty to leave the country while under investigation.
• I'm not at liberty to discuss that information with you.
• I can't go out tonight, my parents aren't at liberty to let me.
• After finishing my work, I finally felt at liberty to relax and enjoy my evening.

noun Cruelty is a noun that refers to the quality or state of being cruel; the disposition to inflict suffering or harm on others.

• The documentary shed light on the widespread cruelty towards animals in factory farms.
• I can't stand people who show cruelty towards others, it's just wrong.
• That guy is a real jerk, always dishing out cruelty to those around him.
• The cruelty of time never stops, constantly reminding us of our mortality.

noun a thick coat of soft hair covering the skin of a mammal, typically consisting of a combination of wool, hair, and underfur

• The coat was made of luxurious fur imported from Europe.
• I love petting my cat's soft fur.
• That fur coat is so boujee.
• Her words were sharp, cutting through his defenses like a knife through fur.

noun a person who makes, repairs, or sells fur garments

adjective comparative form of the adjective 'furry', meaning covered with fur or resembling fur

• The furrier carefully selected the finest mink pelts for his luxurious coats.
• My aunt is a furrier and she makes the softest hats and scarves.
• I heard that furrier is having a big sale on faux fur jackets.
• His skills as a furrier in crafting the perfect fur coat are unmatched.

adjective showing compassion or benevolence towards others, especially towards animals

• It is important for society to uphold humane treatment of all living beings.
• I believe in being humane towards animals and treating them with kindness.
• Dude, that was not cool. You gotta be more humane in your actions.
• His music was so beautiful and humane, it touched the hearts of everyone in the audience.

verb to harass, annoy, or disturb someone in a persistent or aggressive way

• The suspect was charged with molesting a minor.
• I heard that guy got arrested for molesting a kid.
• That creep was caught molesting children at the park.
• The constant noise from the construction site seemed to molest my ears.

verb to inflict a violent and disfiguring injury on; maim

• It is a serious crime to mutilate someone's body.
• I can't believe someone would mutilate that statue in the park.
• I heard they mutilated his car by keying it all over.
• The editor mutilated my article by cutting out all the important parts.

verb to suffer or die from lack of food; to feel very hungry

• It is important to address the issue of poverty in order to prevent people from starving.
• I haven't eaten all day, I'm starting to starve!
• I'm so hungry, I could totally starve right now.
• Without creativity and innovation, a business will starve in a competitive market.

noun the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group

• The government is responsible for ensuring the welfare of its citizens through social programs.
• We should all pitch in to help out our friend who is struggling for the welfare of their family.
• I heard she's on welfare now, trying to make ends meet.
• The welfare of the company depends on the success of this new product launch.

noun a belief system that rejects the exploitation of animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose, and seeks to minimize harm to animals and the environment

adjective relating to or characteristic of ethical veganism

• Ethical veganism is a lifestyle choice based on the belief that animals should not be exploited for food, clothing, or any other purpose.
• My friend practices ethical veganism because she cares deeply about animal welfare.
• Some people think ethical veganism is just a trend, but I believe it's a meaningful way to live.
• To me, ethical veganism is like a compass guiding me towards a more compassionate way of living.

noun A place where puppies are bred and raised for sale

• The government is cracking down on illegal puppy farms to protect the welfare of animals.
• I heard that new pet store is actually sourcing their dogs from a puppy farm.
• Don't support those puppy farms, they treat the animals horribly.
• The company's mass production of cheap products is like a puppy farm for consumer goods.

noun a type of hunting where animals are kept in a confined area and hunted for sport

adjective describing the type of hunting being done

• Canned hunting is a controversial practice where animals are raised in captivity and then hunted in a confined area.
• I heard that canned hunting is becoming more popular among wealthy hunters.
• Canned hunting is just plain cruel and unfair to the animals.
• The company's CEO described the new marketing strategy as a form of canned hunting, targeting unsuspecting customers.

noun a slaughterhouse for cattle or other animals

• The abattoirs in the region are known for their strict adherence to food safety regulations.
• I heard the abattoirs down the road are looking for new workers.
• Let's skip the abattoirs and go straight to the burger joint.
• The abattoirs of bureaucracy were slowly dismantled as the new government took over.