Defecate (Verb)
Meaning
Have a bowel movement; "The dog had made in the flower beds".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- Humans generally prefer to defecate in a clean and private environment, such as a bathroom.
- Some young animals, like rabbits, learn quickly where they should and should not defecate.
- The community worked together to create public restrooms where tourists could safely defecate while on vacation.
- Dogs left unattended will often defecate in neighbors' yards if they are not properly fenced or trained.
- New mothers often have trouble teaching their toddlers to defecate on a toilet instead of in a diaper.