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FORCED FEEDING

(noun)
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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Forced Feeding.

Forced Feeding - as a noun

Feeding that consists of the delivery of a nutrient solution (as through a nasal tube) to someone who cannot or will not eat

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gavage11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alimentation14feeding12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The practice of forced feeding is considered inhumane by many animal rights activists."
"In some countries, prisoners on hunger strike may be subjected to forced feeding."
"There have been cases of forced feeding in the context of treating eating disorders."
"Medical professionals may use forced feeding as a last resort for patients with severe malnutrition."
"Some individuals protest against the forced feeding of factory-farmed animals."
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