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bear-baiting
noun[ U ]
(alsobear baiting)uk /ˈbeəˌbeɪ.tɪŋ/ us /ˈberˌbeɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
a form of entertainment in the past in which dogs were allowed to attack a bear that was tied up. Bear-baiting is now illegal:
At that time, bear-baiting was common, and took place in venues known as bear gardens.
Some people called the rather cruel TV talent show a human form of bear baiting.
Previously popular sports such as cock-fighting and bear-baiting are now frowned upon in most cultures.
Bear-baiting was made illegal many years ago.
Anti-hunt campaigners compare hunting to bear-baiting.
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