cockfighter

/ˈkɒkfaitər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who participates in cockfighting, a blood sport in which roosters are made to fight each other.

“The authorities arrested several cockfighters for promoting the cruel practice.”

2. verb

To raise or train roosters for cockfighting.

“He was accused of cockfighting, but claimed he was simply breeding healthy birds.”

Synonyms

  • cock breeder
  • fowl fighter

Antonyms

  • animal rights advocate
  • animal welfare activist