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cruelty

noun

A cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
C
Ends with
Y
Contains
RU
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
B2

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noun

  1. A cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

noun

  1. The quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance

noun

  1. Feelings of extreme heartlessness

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Synonyms

cruelnessharshnessmercilessnesspitilessnessruthlessness

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