Definition of Be cruel to be kind

1. Verb. To do or say something to another person which you believe to be for their own good, and will be helpful for them in the future, although it might be painful or hurtful at this moment. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Be Cruel To Be Kind

be active
be adrift
be after
be all and end all
be all ears
be along
be amiss
be around
be as silent as the grave
be at pains
be born
be born yesterday
be bothered
be called
be careful what you wish for
be cruel to be kind (current term)
be due
be full
be given
be glad to see the back of
be good for
be had
be in a spot of bother
be in for
be in on
be in one's altitudes
be intimate
be it as it may
be left holding the baby
be like

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