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Definition of Cruelty
1. Noun. A cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering.
Exact synonyms: Inhuman Treatment
Generic synonyms: Abuse, Ill-treatment, Ill-usage, Maltreatment
Specialized synonyms: Impalement, Atrocity, Inhumanity
Generic synonyms: Abuse, Ill-treatment, Ill-usage, Maltreatment
Specialized synonyms: Impalement, Atrocity, Inhumanity
2. Noun. Feelings of extreme heartlessness.
Exact synonyms: Mercilessness, Pitilessness, Ruthlessness
Generic synonyms: Coldheartedness, Hardheartedness, Heartlessness
Derivative terms: Merciless, Pitiless, Ruthless
Generic synonyms: Coldheartedness, Hardheartedness, Heartlessness
Derivative terms: Merciless, Pitiless, Ruthless
3. Noun. The quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance.
Exact synonyms: Cruelness, Harshness
Specialized synonyms: Brutality, Ferociousness, Savagery, Viciousness, Murderousness
Generic synonyms: Malevolence, Malevolency, Malice
Derivative terms: Cruel, Harsh
Specialized synonyms: Brutality, Ferociousness, Savagery, Viciousness, Murderousness
Generic synonyms: Malevolence, Malevolency, Malice
Derivative terms: Cruel, Harsh
Definition of Cruelty
1. n. The attribute or quality of being cruel; a disposition to give unnecessary pain or suffering to others; inhumanity; barbarity.
Definition of Cruelty
1. Noun. an indifference to suffering or positive pleasure in inflicting suffering. ¹
2. Noun. a cruel act ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cruelty
1. a cruel act [n -TIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cruelty
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