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

2. Noun. Feelings of extreme heartlessness.

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

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

cruell
cruelled
crueller
cruellest
cruellie
cruelling
cruells
cruelltie
cruellty
cruelly
cruelness
cruelnesses
cruels
crueltie
cruelties
cruelty (current term)
cruentaren
cruentation
cruentous
crues
cruet
cruet-stand
cruets
crufomate
cruft
cruftier
cruftiest
crufty
cruise-control

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