Definition of Cruel

1. Adjective. (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering. "Vicious kicks"


Definition of Cruel

1. n. See Crewel.

2. a. Disposed to give pain to others; willing or pleased to hurt, torment, or afflict; destitute of sympathetic kindness and pity; savage; inhuman; hard-hearted; merciless.

Definition of Cruel

1. indifferent to the pain of others [adj CRUELER, CRUELEST, CRUELLER, CRUELLEST] : CRUELLY [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cruel

crudest
crude birth rate
crude calcium sulfide
crude death rate
crude drug
crude fibre
crude oil
crude protein
crude urine
crudites
crudities
crudity
cruds
crudy
crue
cruel (current term)
crueler
cruelest
crueller
cruellest
cruells
cruelly
cruelness
cruelnesses
cruels
cruelties
cruelty
cruel and unusual punishment
cruel plant
crues

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