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Meaning of cruelty

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cruelty

Pronunciation:/ˈkɹuː(ə)lti/

noun

Definitions

  1. An indifference to suffering or pleasure in inflicting suffering.

    Synonyms:barbarismmercilessnessruthlessness
    Antonyms:mercy

  2. A cruel act.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/cruelty

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