Animal Welfare Terms

verb confined is a past participle form of the verb 'confine', which means to restrict or limit within boundaries or a specific space.

• The patient was confined to bed rest for a week following the surgery.
• I feel so confined in this small apartment.
• I hate being confined to this boring town during the holidays.
• Her creativity knows no bounds when she is not confined by rules and regulations.

noun the management and conservation of resources

• The practice of good husbandry is essential for maintaining a healthy farm.
• Proper husbandry techniques can really make a difference in the quality of your crops.
• You gotta have some serious husbandry skills to keep those plants alive.
• In business, financial husbandry is crucial for long-term success.

noun the act of causing death, especially intentionally

adjective causing or intended to cause death

• The act of killing another human being is considered a serious crime.
• I heard the news about the killing in the neighborhood last night.
• The gang was involved in a lot of shady killings around town.
• His constant criticism is like a slow killing of my self-esteem.

noun a young cat

• The veterinarian advised the family on proper care for their new kitten.
• I can't wait to cuddle with that adorable kitten!
• That kitten is so cute, I can't even!
• The new employee is like a kitten in a lion's den, trying to navigate the office politics.

noun the act of disregarding or ignoring something or someone

verb to fail to care for properly or pay attention to

• Neglecting one's duties can result in serious consequences in the workplace.
• Don't neglect to water the plants while I'm away.
• Stop neglecting your health, dude. You need to start working out.
• Neglecting to nurture a relationship can lead to its eventual demise.

noun a person who saves someone or something from a dangerous or harmful situation

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• The rescuer arrived just in time to save the drowning swimmer.
• Thanks to the rescuer, everyone made it out of the burning building safely.
• The rescuer was a real hero, dude.
• She was like a rescuer in a sea of chaos, bringing calm and order to the situation.

verb to drive a vehicle over someone or something

adverb in a manner that involves driving a vehicle over someone or something

• The driver accidentally ran over a pedestrian in the crosswalk.
• I almost ran over a squirrel on my way to work this morning.
• Watch out, don't run over that pothole!
• The team's offense was so strong, they ran over their opponents in the championship game.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

• The children were raised in a sheltered environment, away from the dangers of the city.
• She's a bit sheltered, she doesn't know much about the real world.
• He's so sheltered, he's never even been to a party.
• His sheltered upbringing left him unprepared for the harsh realities of life.

verb to suffer or die from lack of food; to suffer extreme hunger

• The refugees were starved for days before receiving any aid.
• I'm absolutely starved, let's grab some food.
• I could eat a horse, I'm so starved.
• The artist's creativity was starved due to lack of inspiration.

noun a place where wild animals are kept for public exhibition

• The zoo is a place where various species of animals are kept for public viewing.
• Let's go check out the cool animals at the zoo!
• The zoo is lit, we should definitely go there this weekend.
• His apartment is like a zoo with all the roommates running around.