bullbaiting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An old blood sport involving the baiting of bulls with dogs.
  2. A process in which a person is subjected to simulated threats and verbal abuse but must not respond.

Word forms

bullbaiting bullbaitings bull-baiting

Etymology

From bull + baiting.

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