to dogfight
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To arrange illegal fights where people force dogs to attack each other
- verb
- /ˈdɔɡˌfaɪt/
- NSFW
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organizar peleas de perros
- Organizing or attempting to dogfight is considered a criminal offense in many countries.
Examples
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Several suspects were arrested after they tried to dogfight two pit bulls in the abandoned warehouse.
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Authorities raided the property where a group had planned to dogfight illegally for betting purposes.
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They dogfight for money.
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Is it illegal to dogfight in your country?
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The owner was arrested for allowing his dogs to dogfight in the backyard.
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Authorities cracked down on a ring that would dogfight in secret locations.
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It is illegal to dogfight and anyone caught doing so can face severe penalties.
How Organized
Surface Forms
dogfight infinitive
dogfighting present participle
dogfights third person singular
dogfought past
dogfought past participle
Etymology
Dogfight as a verb means 'to arrange' an illegal fight between dogs and comes from the noun dogfight, which describes dogs fighting each other. So to dogfight is to organize these cruel fights for betting or entertainment.