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Definition of bestiality

bestiality

/ˌbɛs.tiˈæl.ə.ti/
bes · ti · al · i · ty
Adverb:bestially
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Plural:bestialities
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Adjective:bestial
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• noun

1

Savagely cruel, depraved, or subhuman behavior resembling that of a brute beast.

Example

"The historian documented the sheer bestiality of the ancient siege and its devastating toll on the civilian population."

2

Sexual relations between a human being and a lower animal.

Example

"Ancient legal codes across the Near East contained strict prohibitions and severe penalties regarding bestiality."

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• Rhymes for bestiality

• Nearby Words

bessie
best
bestial
bestiality
bestie
bestow
bestowal

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French bestialite, from Late Latin bestialitas, derived from Latin bestialis ('like a beast'), from bestia ('beast, wild animal').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bestiality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bestiality
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