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Cockfighting

Noun

Cockfighting refers to a blood sport involving two roosters, or cocks, that fight each other in a controlled environment for entertainment or gambling purposes.

Sample sentence: Cockfighting has been a controversial practice and is considered illegal in many countries due to its inhumane nature.

Verb

Cockfighting can also be used as a verb, describing the act of engaging roosters in a fight.

Sample sentence: The illegal activity of cockfighting is causing significant harm to the welfare of these animals.

Adjective

Cockfighting can be used as an adjective to describe something related to or associated with this practice.

Sample sentence: In certain local communities, cockfighting events are considered a traditional and deeply-rooted form of entertainment.