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bondage-advocating

|bon/dage-ad/vo/cat/ing|

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/ˈbɒndɪdʒ ˈædvəˌkeɪtɪŋ/

(bondage-advocate)

supporting bondage

Base Form
bondage-advocate
Etymology
Etymology Information

'bondage-advocating' originates from the English word 'bondage' combined with 'advocate,' where 'bondage' refers to a state of being bound and 'advocate' means to support or promote.

Historical Evolution

'Bondage' and 'advocate' were combined in modern English to form the adjective 'bondage-advocating.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'bondage' referred to physical restraint, but in this context, it evolved to include the promotion of such practices.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

promoting or supporting the practice of bondage.

The book was criticized for its bondage-advocating themes.

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Last updated: 2025/01/31 14:08