Definition

A person who participates in the illegal practice of training dogs to fight each other for entertainment or profit.

Example

The authorities arrested several individuals involved in dogfighting, including a notorious dogfighter.

Conversation

Have you heard about that dogfighter who got arrested last week?

Yeah, it was all over the news; how awful!

I can't believe people still engage in such cruel activities like being a dogfighter.

I know, it's really sad to see how some people treat animals.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dogfighter → It is formed from "dog" (of uncertain origin, possibly from Old English *docga*, meaning a powerful breed of dog) and "fighter" (from Old English *feohtan*, meaning to fight). The word "dogfighter" refers to someone who engages in the act of fighting dogs, typically in a cruel and illegal manner.

Memory Tip

Think of a person who is involved in the act of 'fighting' ('fighter') with 'dogs' — that's why a dogfighter is someone who fights dogs.

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