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Meaning of "cruelty-free" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CRUELTY-FREE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CRUELTY-FREE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cruelty-Free is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES CRUELTY-FREE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

cruelty-free

Cruelty-free

In the animal rights movement, cruelty-free is a label for products or activities that do not harm or kill animals. Animalists say that products tested on animals are not cruelty free, since these tests are often painful and cause the suffering and death of hundreds of thousands of animals every year. “Every product, every action, and every lifestyle decision can be a choice to harm less.” —Zoe Weil, The Animals' Agenda...

Definition of cruelty-free in the English dictionary

The definition of cruelty-free in the dictionary is developed without being tested on animals.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CRUELTY-FREE

crudeness
crudity
crudy
cruel
cruelly
cruelness
cruels
cruelties
cruelty
cruet
cruet set
Cruft
Cruikshank
cruise
cruise control
cruise missile
cruiser
cruiserweight
cruiseway

WORDS THAT END LIKE CRUELTY-FREE

alcohol-free
born-free
child-free
duty-free
error-free
fat-free
feel free
frost-free
gluten-free
hands-free
hassle-free
interest-free
lead-free
nuclear-free
post-free
scot-free
smoke-free
sugar-free
tax-free
toll-free
trouble-free

Synonyms and antonyms of cruelty-free in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cruelty-free» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CRUELTY-FREE

Find out the translation of cruelty-free to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cruelty-free from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cruelty-free» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

残酷无
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

libre de crueldad
570 millions of speakers

English

cruelty-free
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

क्रूरता से मुक्त
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خالية من القسوة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

без жестокости
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

livre de crueldade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নিষ্ঠুরতা বিনামূল্যে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sans cruauté
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bebas kekejaman
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Grausamkeit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

残酷フリー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

잔인 무
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kekejeman
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tàn ác - miễn phí
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கொடுமை இல்லாத
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्रूरता-मुक्त
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

zulümsüz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cruelty-free
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wolne od okrucieństwa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

без жорстокості
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

- cruzime liber
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σκληρότητα - free
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wreedheid vry
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

grymhet fritt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

grusomhet -free
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cruelty-free

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CRUELTY-FREE»

The term «cruelty-free» is regularly used and occupies the 56.964 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CRUELTY-FREE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cruelty-free

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QUOTES WITH «CRUELTY-FREE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word cruelty-free.
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Bea Arthur
Keep fighting for animals by making compassionate, cruelty-free choices every day and encouraging those around you to do the same.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CRUELTY-FREE»

Discover the use of cruelty-free in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cruelty-free and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Living Cruelty Free: Live a More Compassionate Lifestyle
These days, many of us want to live a kinder life; one that involves less cruelty to people as well as animals. This book will lead you in the right direction.
Jennifer Thomson, 2012
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Beauty Without the Beasts: A Guide to Cruelty-free Personal Care
Beauty without the Beasts contains specific product guidelines as well as background information on what products contain animal parts and how you can avoid them.
Heather Chase, 2001
3
The Vegan Girl's Guide to Life: Cruelty-Free Crafts, ...
This is their handbook. Melisser (known to most as “The Urban Housewife”) presents the basics of veganism for the newbies, lots of DIY craft projects, cruelty-free beauty tips, travel advice, recipes, and more.
Melisser Elliott, 2013
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A shopper's guide to cruelty-free products
Outlines a wide range of products--from adhesive tape and coffee filters to shampoo and cosmetics-- that have been put on the market without being tested on animals
Lori Cook, 1991
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Earth Baby: a consumer guide for cruelty free and ...
So, let's recap: • Pure Beginnings (expensive; bio-friendly, organic and cruelty- free) • Weleda Calendula (expensive; bio-friendly, organic and cruelty-free) • Ackerman's Baby Range (fairly inexpensive; bio-friendly and cruelty-free) • Bennett's ...
Christa Martin
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Vegetarian Times
Men's and women's styles. Avoid using animal skins. FREE catalog. Aesop Unlimited, Dept. 303, P.O. Box 315, Cambridge, MA 02140. SERVING THE CRUELTY-FREE COMMUNITY since 1985. Large selection: household and personal care ...
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Vegetarian Times
"Beauty without Cruelty (BWC) has always maintained a cruelty-free and veg- cosmetics industry began to notice the marketing benefits of labels proclaiming products "natural" and "cruelty-free." The problem is that these words have been  ...
8
Vegetarian Times
Men's and women's styles. Avoid using animal skins. FREE catalog. Aesop Unlimited, Dept. 303, P.O. Box 315, Cambridge, MA 02140. SERVING THE CRUELTY-FREE COMMUNITY since 1985. Large selection: household and personal care ...
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Vegetarian Times
Men's and women's styles. Avoid using animal skins. FREE catalog. Aesop Unlimited, Dept. 303, P.O. Box 315, Cambridge, MA 02140. SERVING THE CRUELTY-FREE COMMUNITY since 1985. Large selection: household and personal care ...
10
Vegetarian Times
Fortunately it will soon be easier for consumers to shop for cruelty-free soaps, shampoos, cosmetics and household cleaners, thanks to a new logo designed and implemented by the animal-rights group Beauty Without Cruelty. The logo will be ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CRUELTY-FREE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cruelty-free is used in the context of the following news items.
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Hugo Boss To Adopt Fur-Free Policy
The Fur Free Alliance hopes other luxury brands will follow Hugo Boss's lead, especially since there are now so many cruelty-free alternatives ... «Fashion Times, Jul 15»
2
2 ways to celebrate Shark Week that don't involve cable
The shark fin is made of paper and the soap is made from vegan, cruelty-free ingredients including skin-softening seaweed, cleansing sea salt, ... «LancasterOnline, Jul 15»
3
4 Best Practices for Facebook Page Management
If you're focusing on a specific type of standard (like cruelty-free or vegan products) or a specific type of product (like razors), curate your ... «Business 2 Community, Jul 15»
4
Q&A with cruelty-free beauty blogger
In her posts, Sarah investigates different brands of cosmetics for their cruelty-free status and reviews beauty products from those brands she ... «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
5
Weekend walking tour offers taste of vegan at mouth-watering prices
The weekend-long event gives people a chance to try vegan food, drinks and “cruelty-free” products for free and at discounted rates. “People ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
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5 Sexual Health Questions You Need Answered Today
First, be sure you're purchasing cruelty-free condoms. Once you've checked the brand, pay special attention to the labeling. For individuals with ... «Care2.com, Jul 15»
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The best new products for a vegan lifestyle
The Just V Show is dedicated to companies showing their cruelty-free wares; showing off their hypo-allergenic qualities; trying to be as ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
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Another Japanese cartoon cat to the rainy rescue
Embracing an updated and cruelty-free tradition, Chainat has become the second province to replace real cats with dolls in a rainmaking ritual ... «Coconuts Bangkok, Jul 15»
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Pure Food And Wine Workers Walk Out, Claiming Two Weeks …
"The owner is so intent upon animal rights and cruelty-free products and this moral high ground, which we appreciate, but I find it rather ironic ... «Gothamist, Jul 15»
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Mist cooling systems offer outdoor A/C
It also is a natural, cruelty-free deterrent to flying insect pests like wasps. Misting systems do consume a certain amount of water, but it is only a ... «Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Cruelty-Free [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/cruelty-free>. Apr 2024 ».
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